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Harker Heights, TX vs Kyle, TX

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Are people in Kyle older or younger than people in Harker Heights?
- The Median Age in Kyle is 0.8 years younger than in Harker Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kyle or Harker Heights?
- Kyle housing costs are 5.7% more expensive than Harker Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kyle or Harker Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Kyle is 12.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Harker Heights.

Things to do in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights TX can be found northeast Austin renowned mainly for its natural sites perfect for fishing, hiking or biking offering tons of ways explore area's culture through frequent festivals & nearby Fort Hood educational facility.

Things to do in Kyle?
Kyle TX is located in Hays County growing increasingly popular due to its close proximity to Austin—one hour away—while still delivering its own one-of-a-kind charm with family-friendly activities like swimming at Plum Creek Park or hiking on trails along the Blanco River. It's also home to several craft breweries perfect for enjoying a weekend afternoon out!

 Harker Heights, TXKyle, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,147329,725,481
 Median Income$73,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$311,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.54  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Kyle    2 Reviews

I have lived in Kyle for six months now. I left the Bell County area for better opportunity to grow and I loved how this area is booming. I purchased my first home (  More

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Over 18 years ago

Kyle is located on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. We moved there nearly 4 years ago after having been driven out of Austin due to the cost of living  More

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