Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bahama Bucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cinemark
Cinema
Hallmark Lanes
Bowling Alley
Leo Buckley Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Water Park
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (17) D-
Rack-em Pool
Bar
Golden Chick
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Daiquri Express
Bar
Twin Liquors
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Which Wich?
Fast Food
The Booze Box
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
K's Oriental Food to Go
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Bush's Chicken!
Fast Food
Spec's
Alcohol
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
The Filed House Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Killeen Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Cox Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kern Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Goode Connell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carl Levin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Skipcha Park
Park
Purser Family Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harker Heights Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Timber Ridge Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
AA Lane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (17) C+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Barnes & Noble
Books
James Avery Jewelry
Fashion
Ross
Department Store
Central Texas Barber College
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Furniture Row
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Mickey's
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Ross
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Fastime
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Harker Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Harker Heights is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

Harker Heights crime rates are 1,559 per 100k, which is 43% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,335 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
224 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A-

The median income in Harker Heights is $73,685 - which is 35% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$73,685 B
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Police
Harker Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Market Heights Family Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Hospital
Scott & White Harker Heights Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Central Bell County Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Harker Heights home prices are $200,700 - which is 41% higher than Texas
Home Price
$200,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C+

The Harker Heights graduation rate is 89% - which is 14% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Eastern Hills Middle
Harker Heights El
Mountain View El
Union Grove Middle
Skipcha El
Hay Branch El
Ms055
Bell Co J J A E P
Troy J J A E P
Bell County Juv Det Ctr
Bell Co Jjaep
Nolanville El
Gateway Middle
Timber Ridge El
Ira Cross Jr El
Excellent Covenant Christian Academy
Cedar Valley El
Liberty Hill Middle
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy
St Joseph Catholic School
Manor Middle
Rancier Middle
El Alter Learning Center
Richard E Cavazos El
Brookhaven El
High Schools (1) F
Harker Heights H S
Killeen Jjaep
Jhw Inspire Academy - Bell County
Gateway H S
Killeen H S
Killeen Isd Career Center
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ratings B-

Harker Heights has an overall rating of 70% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes B-
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Harker Heights, TX Area Guide

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Harker Heights Area Facts

  • Harker Heights has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harker Heights crime rates are 43% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Harker Heights is 5% higher than the Texas average

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Upper East Side Version of Killeen 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 11, 2019) This city or suburb community, is more like the upper east side version of the Killeen area. I will admit that it is a step up from the ghetto of Killeen because they do have nicer, cleaner parks and recreational areas. However, it's still too close to crime, there are tons of ho ...Read More me invasions in the newer areas of town, and the nightlife/dining attractions are okay, just a bunch of chain restaurants, bars, etc. The job market still sucks, because if you're not a relative of some sort, they will NOT hire you. Read Less
How to Have a Great Time in Harker Heights, TX 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Harker Heights has many of the traditional attractions that make Texas a great state to visit, along with some customized attractions that are specific to the city.

There are lots of great places to eat, including Shogun, which has delicious sushi, and Acropolis Greek Cuisine, ...Read More an eatery that offers Mediterranean fare that is both healthy and tasty. If you're in the mood for spicy cajun food, Razzoo's Cajun Cafe offers savory fare and cocktails that will make mealtime memorable.

If you're looking for great entertainment with friends, Club Fuego is a great choice. The music is great and the atmosphere is particularly inviting. Boulders Sport Climbing Center is another wonderful Harker Heights attraction that allows you to be more active and push your body to the limits with indoor rock climbing.

For more natural scenery, take a trip to River Hollow Farm, where you'll see a variety of animals and take advantage of several relaxing amenities like massages. There are also overnight packages if you want to spend time with someone special. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harker Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cox Park
      Unknown Name
      Kern Park
      Unknown Name
      Goode Connell Park
      Unknown Name
      Carl Levin Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Cinemark
      Hallmark Lanes
      Leo Buckley Stadium
      Unknown Name
      Regal Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Rack-em Pool
      Golden Chick
      McDonald's
      Daiquri Express
      Twin Liquors
      Sonic
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Which Wich?

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Harker Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Harker Heights.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harker Heights? The cost of living in Harker Heights is 97/100 - which is 5% higher than Texas.
      Harker Heights
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harker Heights? Harker Heights crime rates are 1,559, which are 43% lower than Texas
      Total Crime
      1,559 per 100k people

      33% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      33% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Harker Heights? The median income in Harker Heights is $73,685 which is 35% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $73,68533% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,8333% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Harker Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Harker Heights home prices? Harker Heights home prices are $200,700 - which is 41% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $200,7009% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9124% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Harker Heights have good schools? The Harker Heights graduation rate is 89% - which is 14% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Harker Heights a good place to live? Harker Heights has an overall rating of 70% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      14 total surveys

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