Harker Heights, TX vs Katy, 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.
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $72,258). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 34,447 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Harker Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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