Harker Heights, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $52,891). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 34,447 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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