Harker Heights, TX vs Ridgeland, MS
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
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.8). Ridgeland leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 24.8 min). Ridgeland leads in walk score (31 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harker Heights, TX | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#363) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 34,447 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,567 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $72,258 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+17.3 |
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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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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