Cedar Park, 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Cedar Park leads in median household income ($118,903 vs $72,258). Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.7). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 77,516 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+16.2 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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