College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 13.4). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 34,187 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | R+16.2 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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C
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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