DeSoto, TX 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.9). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.4 min). Harker Heights leads in walk score (27 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 55,740 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+16.2 |
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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