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TX area data

Harker heights, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Harker heights.

Population: 88,349 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Harker heights, TX is $216,680 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,750 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,319/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,680

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,680
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-4.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$229,795
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,750
Median list price
$239,225
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
119
For-sale inventory
454
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
205
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
98

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,319/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
7
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
KILLEEN ISD, INSPIRE ACADEMIES, TROY ISD
Schools include
C E ELLISON H S, CEDAR VALLEY EL, REECES CREEK EL, LIBERTY HILL MIDDLE, TRIMMIER EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rockwool Industries Inc. (13.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
128
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,807
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,631

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
99
Nearest airport
White Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS, TEMPLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA CENTRAL TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM), CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL & RTC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,485 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,082
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,505
Average weekly wage
$1,115
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,655

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Harker heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$216,680$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$230,750$285,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,319/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,082$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Harker heights, TX?
$216,680.
What is the median sale price in Harker heights, TX?
$230,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Harker heights, TX?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Harker heights, TX?
Typical rent: $1,319/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Harker heights, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Harker heights, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Harker heights, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Harker heights, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harker heights, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Harker heights, TX?
24 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Harker heights, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Harker heights, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Harker heights, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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