Gastonia, NC 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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 23.3). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $58,047). Harker Heights leads in walk score (27 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 83,942 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+16.2 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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