Harker Heights, TX vs Lawrence, KS

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

vs

Lawrence

70.4

#1103 nationally

Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 12.6). Lawrence leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Lawrence leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 24.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Harker Heights, TX Lawrence, KS
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#363) 70.4 (#1103)
Population 34,447 96,207
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $300,567 $340,158
Median Household Income $72,258 $59,834
Average Commute 24.8 min 19.3 min
Walk Score 27 41
Crime Level 3.7 12.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+16.2 D+38.0