Carrollton, TX vs Harker Heights, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Carrollton leads in walk score (36 vs 27). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $72,258). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 132,918 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+16.2 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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C
76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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