Denton, 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.6). Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 158,349 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+16.2 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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