Harker Heights, TX vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $72,258). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 34,447 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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