Harker Heights, TX vs Irvine, CA
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.
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $72,258).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 34,447 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+2.6 |
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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