Bell Gardens, CA vs Harker Heights, TX

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Bell Gardens

62.8

#1820 nationally

vs

Harker Heights

76.3

#363 nationally

Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.6). Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bell Gardens, CA Harker Heights, TX
WhereAtHome Score 62.8 (#1820) 76.3 (#363)
Population 37,467 34,447
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $699,237 $300,567
Median Household Income $53,935 $72,258
Average Commute 29.4 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 72 27
Crime Level 10.6 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+16.2