Compton, CA 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 90,986 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.2 |
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60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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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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