Harker Heights, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in cost of living index (102 vs 142). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 34,447 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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