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Harker Heights, TX Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Cora C.

Is Harker Heights worth it salary-wise?

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,114/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cheers. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the com...

1 replies 22 upvotes jobs
Jackson Lopez

Moving from Nashville to Harker Heights next month

Been living here since 2015. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Harker Heights sits at 199.8 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where...

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Addison Anderson

Harker Heights job market vs Indianapolis

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $82,685 in Harker Heights. Homes are going for about $269,000 on average. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,114/month for a decent place. It's...

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Kayden

Anyone regret moving to Harker Heights?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,595 people. With a population of 33,595, Harker Heights is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $82,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are whe...

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Jackson Lopez

Housing in Harker Heights compared to Nashville

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 11 months ago and Rent is about $1,114/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinki...

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Isla

Best kept secrets of Harker Heights, TX

Alright, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $269,000 on average. The median home value here is around $269,000, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Luke Gonzalez

Harker Heights is underrated, change my mind

So, I work in automotive and Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $269,000, which seems about average. With a population of 33,595, Harker Heights is a smaller city. Median household income is $82,685, which feels pretty solid for the ...

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Kayden

Best companies to work for in Harker Heights?

Random thought, I'm a 40-year-old restaurant manager and Homes are going for about $269,000 on average. The median home value here is around $269,000, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? T...

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Jackson L.

Is Harker Heights worth it salary-wise?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $269,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Alice H.

Worst things about Harker Heights nobody talks about

Hello, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Kayden

Couple moving to Harker Heights from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Harker Heights sits at 199.8 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? People h...

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Evan Lopez

Should I move to Harker Heights or stay in Baltimore?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Harker Heights sits at 199.8 per 100K. With a population of 33,595, Harker Heights is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. ...

1 replies 8 upvotes moving
Jackson Lopez

Top 5 things I love about Harker Heights

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $82,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,114/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but th...

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Kayden

Commute times in Harker Heights -how bad?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 33,595, Harker Heights is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a ...

7 replies 20 upvotes jobs
Addison Anderson

What's it really like living in Harker Heights?

So, Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spo...

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