Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
12%
Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$878
Population
35,185
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A great spot to live off-base without breaking the bank
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The small city of Harker Heights (commonly known as simply “Heights” by locals) sits on the east side of Killeen, and just outside the boundaries of the sprawling Fort Cavazos. Due to its proximity to the world’s largest military installation, Harker Heights serves as home to thousands of Army personnel seeking off-base housing, as well as many civilian military employees and folks working in support services. Apart from the few shopping centers and restaurants along Interstate 14, the city’s landscape is almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods. The rental market is huge, and includes a wide range of options for every budget, from unpretentious efficiency apartments to more upscale suburban homes. The surrounding parks and lakes offer great opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, and the urban amenities of Austin are only about sixty miles down the road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,250
Average: $89,449
Education
9,256
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,298
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harker Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Harker Heights, TX is $878 for one bedroom, $1,039 for two bedrooms, and $1,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harker Heights has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
616 Sq Ft
House
$1,917/month
2,008 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,388/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,335/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harker Heights, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
787 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
925 Students
Harker Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
724 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,178 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
633 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,359 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Killeen Athletic Complex
- Conder Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Killeen Municipal
- Robert Gray AAF
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.