Homes for Sale in Harker Heights, TX
Harker Heights sits along US-190 adjacent to Killeen with a median sale price near $325,000 and roughly 65 days on market. The city of 34,128 draws Military families from Fort Cavazos and professionals seeking newer construction, strong retail along Heights Boulevard, and a slightly higher quality of life than neighboring Killeen.
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Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bell County.
- Population34,128 / 385,000
- Median household income$81,190 / $62,000
- Median home value$290,000
- Median age33.0 yrs
- Population growth2.5% (2019–24)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Harker Heights Commute Times
Harker Heights connects to Fort Cavazos via US-190 and to Temple via I-14/US-190.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Cavazos (main gate) | ~8 mi via US-190 | 10–15 min | 15–18 min |
| Killeen | ~5 mi via US-190 | 8–10 min | 10–15 min |
| Temple | ~15 mi via US-190 | 18–22 min | 22–28 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~70 mi via I-35 | 70–75 min | 85–100 min |
Drive times are approximate estimates from Harker Heights city center. Actual times vary by route and traffic conditions.
Harker Heights at a Glance
- Fort Cavazos proximity
- 10–15 min to the main gate. Harker Heights is the preferred suburb for officers and senior NCOs.
- Newer housing stock
- More new construction per capita than Killeen. Master-planned communities with modern amenities.
- Heights Boulevard retail
- The commercial corridor along Heights Blvd has H-E-B, Target, and restaurants — strong retail without driving to Killeen.
- Higher income profile
- Median household income of $81,190 is significantly above Killeen’s, reflecting the officer/professional demographic.
- Fort Cavazos dependence
- The local economy is heavily tied to the military installation. BRAC risk (historically low but nonzero) affects all Killeen-area cities.
- Distance from major metros
- 70 miles from Austin, 150+ from SA or DFW. Isolated from major urban job markets.
- Bell County taxes
- Effective ~2.10%. Combined with MUD overlays in newer subdivisions.
- Limited walkability
- Car-dependent. No walkable downtown core.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What It Costs to Buy in Harker Heights
- Property taxes
- Harker Heights’s effective property tax rate runs approximately 2.10%. On a $325000 home that’s roughly $6,825/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bell Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- HOA $40–$100/month in master-planned communities. Skyline and Indian Trail typically no HOA.
Tax data: Bell Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Harker Heights Neighborhoods
Bella Charis
Premier master-planned community with resort pool, trails. Homes $350s–$500s.
Purser Crossing
Newer community with homes from the $280s. Community pool and playground.
Dana Point
Established mid-range. Homes $250s–$350s.
Skyline
Affordable established near Heights Blvd. Homes from $200s.
Stone Creek
Newer subdivision. Homes from $300s.
Indian Trail
Established family neighborhood. Homes $220s–$320s.
Harker Heights Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipcha Elementary | PK-5 | ~650 | Killeen ISD |
| Montague Village Elementary | PK-5 | ~620 | Killeen ISD |
| Hay Branch Elementary | PK-5 | ~680 | Killeen ISD |
| Bellaire Elementary | PK-5 | ~590 | Killeen ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Hills Middle School | 6-8 | Killeen ISD |
| Liberty Hill Middle School | 6-8 | Killeen ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights High School | 9-12 | Killeen ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen ISD | 48 | ~42,000 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.