At a Glance
Median Income
$69,653
$36,483 per capita
Home Value
$348,900
Zillow: $401,604
Violent Crime
221/100K
4,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Harper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harper a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harper residents earn a median household income of $69,653 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,483. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,559 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harper is $348,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,604. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Harper reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,033/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Harper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harper has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,199
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,653
Per Capita$36,483
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,900
Rent
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$401,604
Housing Units673
Rent Burden40.2%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property4,033/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain28.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,182 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Harper was built in 1989.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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