Harker Heights, TX vs Plano, 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.
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $72,258). Harker Heights leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 34,447 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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