Harker Heights is a suburban city just east of Killeen with a short commute to the U.S. Army’s Fort Cavazos, a major regional employer. But convenience to the base isn’t the only thing the city has to offer — there are plenty of local amenities, community parks and highly rated schools. “Although it’s technically a small city, Harker Heights has a small-town atmosphere and a much slower pace of life than other cities in central Texas,” says Realtor Tisha Holder of The Agents Premiere Realty Group who has worked in real estate in Central Texas for the past 6 years. Harker Heights is a fast-growing city. It’s home to just over 33,000 residents — nearly double what the city’s population was in 2000. Like much of the region, the city experiences hot, humid weather in the summer and mild weather in the winter months.
A steady real estate market
The median home price in Harker Heights is around $300,000, and the average home spends about 62 days on the market. Homes in the central and northern parts of the city are typically less expensive than those in the southern area, where subdivisions have been built along the shores of Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dana Peak Park. “The area caters to many budgets because people can get more square footage for their dollar,” Holder says. The streetscape throughout the city has a recognizable Central Texas flare, with grass yards and patches of oak trees that have been slightly faded by the dry climate. Ranch-style and Mission Revival homes with white stucco and limestone exteriors are a common sight here.
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Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas near Killeen.
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Getting around Harker Heights
Interstate 14 cuts through the center of Harker Heights, a major local highway that connects with Killeen, about 5 miles west of the city. It’s also the way to Fort Cavazos, which is about 10 miles away in the northern part of Killeen. The city is served by the Hill County Transit District, which operates regional bus lines known as The HOP. There are two fixed-route bus lines that run through Harker Heights. The nearest major city is Austin, about 71 miles south, while Fort Worth is about 143 miles to the north. The Killeen Regional Airport is a joint-use military and commercial airport about 15 miles away.
Shopping and dining close to home
Much of Harker Heights’ restaurants and shopping options are along the Central Texas Expressway, which has chain restaurants and retail options. One of the major shopping centers in the city is the Market Heights mall. This expansive shopping center has dozens of chain retailers and restaurants. For everything else, Killeen is just a few miles away and has plenty of shopping plazas and an indoor mall.
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Harker Heights' shopping scene includes well-known chain retailers and eateries.
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An abundance of green spaces and Belton Lake
Harker Heights has around 180 acres of green space around the city, mixed between neighborhood pocket parks and larger municipal parks. According to the Trust for Public Land, 57% of residents are within a 10 minute walk of a park. In addition to that, the city is about 13 miles from Belton Lake and 7 miles from Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Both lakes have several parks surrounding them, filled with walking trails and boat ramps for waterside activities.
Nearby Dana Peak Park is a fun place to get away.
People flock to Dana Peak Park for picnics, water fun and sun.
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Local vendors and good food at the Harker Heights farmers market
Residents celebrate the holiday season during Frost Fest at Harker Heights Community Park, a local festival with vendors, live music and food trucks. When fall rolls around, Harker Heights hosts a weekly farmers market at city hall that’s lined with local vendors.
Friday night lights at Harker Heights High School
Students attend schools in the Killeen Independent School District, which holds a B rating from Niche. The district spans several central Texas cities, with over 44,000 students in six high schools, 12 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. At Harker Heights High School, a 6A school, football is king. Everyone shows up to cheer on the Knights under the Friday night lights.
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Harker Heights Elementary is a public elementary school within the Killeen I.S.D.
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Harker Heights High School is an above average, public school.
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Below-average crime rates
According to FBI stats, over the past five years, Harker Heights has reported violent and property crime rates well below the state and national averages. Despite having a lower crime rate, the police department reported an increase in property crimes and a lower number of violent crimes from 2023 to 2022.
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