Cost of Living in Harker Heights, TX
Population: 33,595 • 2026 Data
$82,685
Median Household Income
+7% vs national
$1,114
Median Monthly Rent
-17% vs national
$269,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs national
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Harker Heights
The median home value in Harker Heights, TX is $269,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,114, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,291.
Rent-to-income ratio: 16.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Harker Heights, TX is $82,685. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%, with a labor force of 16,945 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.