Gloucester, MA 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.

Gloucester

64.2

#1710 nationally

vs

Harker Heights

76.3

#363 nationally

Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.6). Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gloucester, MA Harker Heights, TX
WhereAtHome Score 64.2 (#1710) 76.3 (#363)
Population 29,959 34,447
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $784,115 $300,567
Median Household Income $84,465 $72,258
Average Commute 25.5 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 42 27
Crime Level 7.6 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+20.3 R+16.2