Charlottesville, VA 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.

Charlottesville

70.1

#1130 nationally

vs

Harker Heights

76.3

#363 nationally

Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.8). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 27). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 24.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Charlottesville, VA Harker Heights, TX
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1130) 76.3 (#363)
Population 44,983 34,447
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $522,903 $300,567
Median Household Income $67,177 $72,258
Average Commute 17 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 58 27
Crime Level 9.8 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+68.7 R+16.2