Best Places to Live in Harker Heights (zip 76548), Texas

Military town/Small city complex - East-central Texas along I-35 between Dallas and Austin. April, October and May are the most pleasant months in the 76548 zip code, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Cost of living
-Stable economy
-Healthcare

Cons

-Entertainment
-Arts and culture
-Summer heat

Local Listings in 76548

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$189,000

302 Canoe Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 2175 SqFt

$319,900

735 Rattlesnake Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 3446 SqFt

$209,999

2013 Stonehenge Dr
Bed 4 | Bath 2 | 2074 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Killeen-Temple Metro Area

Temple is a small Texas town with a transportation heritage starting with the 19th-century Chisholm Trail and continuing today with distribution facilities strategically located to maximize trade with Mexico and proximity to other cities in the state. Headquartered there is McLane Company, Inc., the nation’s largest convenience store supplier now owned by Wal-Mart, and Wilsonart International, a maker of plastic laminates. Temple’s nondescript downtown is currently undergoing a renovation with focus on points of historic interest. Temple is also home to the Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, a large regional teaching hospital.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Texas
County: Bell County
Metro Area: Killeen-Temple Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Harker Heights
Zip Codes: Harker Heights (zip 76548)
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 833 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Harker Heights (zip 76548) is 3.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Harker Heights (zip 76548) jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Harker Heights (zip 76548)'s cost of living is 4.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Harker Heights (zip 76548)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, October and May are the most pleasant months in the 76548 zip code, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Bell county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Harker Heights (zip 76548)'s population is 29,595 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 12.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Harker Heights (zip 76548) is $195,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.9%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Harker Heights (zip 76548) public schools spend $8,601 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15 students per teacher in Harker Heights (zip 76548). More Education

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#154	2005 Best Places to Live
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Housing Market in Harker Heights

It's a good time to buy in Harker Heights. Home Appreciation is up 4.9% in the last 12 months. Browse Harker Heights Real Estate

The median home price in Harker Heights is $195,200. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Harker Heights - 6/29/2006
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