Harker Heights, TX vs Melrose Park, IL
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
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.3). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $64,400).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 34,447 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+42.0 |
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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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73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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