Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
10%
Killeen, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$852
Population
163,444
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Military presence and international community
Military
•
Suburban
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Convenient
Located in Central Texas, Killeen combines military heritage with suburban living. The city of 153,000 residents borders Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), creating a community where military and civilian life intersect. Housing remains affordable, with average rental rates of $852 for one-bedroom apartments, $1,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,281 for three-bedroom homes. The city spans 55 square miles, featuring established neighborhoods like Clear Creek, Skyline, and Stone Gate.
Killeen offers both cultural amenities and outdoor recreation. Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas contribute to the educational landscape. Residents enjoy parks like Lions Club Park and Long Branch Park, while Killeen Mall serves as a central shopping destination. The city's history dates to 1881 when it began as a railroad town, evolving alongside Fort Cavazos into the community it is today. Local events throughout the year bring the community together at venues like the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. While the city continues to grow, rental prices have remained stable, with minimal changes across most unit sizes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,908
Average: $65,198
Education
29,167
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
68,004
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Killeen has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Killeen, TX is $837 for a studio, $852 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $1,295 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Killeen has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$852/month
608 Sq Ft
House
$1,573/month
1,570 Sq Ft
Condo
$922/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,124/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Killeen, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Ira Cross Jr. Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
681 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
954 Students
Reeces Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
856 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,327 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Charles E. Patterson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,711 Students
Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,682 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
362 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,076 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Conder Park
- Killeen Athletic Complex
- Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
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 June 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.