Jack G. moving Oct 28, 2025

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $196,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a mid-size city city with about 156K people. Household incomes average around $58,339 in Killeen. Crime rate is something to consider — Killeen sits at 384.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is concerning. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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