Harker Heights, TX vs Round Rock, 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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in median household income ($102,891 vs $72,258). Round Rock leads in walk score (32 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 34,447 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+2.5 |
C
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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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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