Buffalo, NY 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.
Buffalo
74.2
#613 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 276,807 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+16.2 |
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74.2 Score
Buffalo, NY
Queen City rising
Median Home
$249,040
Population
276,807
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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