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Harker Heights, Texas · ZIP 76548

Harker Heights — ZIP 76548

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Harker Heights (76548) scores 72/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $300K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency50%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$300K
Median rent$1,620/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$300K

Median Rent

$1,620/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,809

Violent Crime

957

Property Crime

3,852

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bell County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SKIPCHA ELPK–05937
57%
62%
HARKER HEIGHTS ELPK–05706
45%
53%
NOLAN MIDDLE06–081,068
43%
53%
UNION GROVE MIDDLE06–08733
39%
50%
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELPK–05765
36%
47%
HARKER HEIGHTS H S09–122,192
30%
49%
EASTERN HILLS MIDDLE06–08585
24%
35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,071

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

32.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 76548 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 76548 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 76548 is approximately $300K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 76548 in Harker Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.