Killeen, Texas · ZIP 76542

Killeen — ZIP 76542

Killeen (76542) scores 53/100 — Fair for Killeen. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $258K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$258K

Median rent$1,453/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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$258K

Median Rent

$1,453/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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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
MAUDE MOORE WOOD EL	PK–05	728	47%	60%
SAEGERT EL	PK–05	940	41%	57%
CEDAR VALLEY EL	PK–05	570	37%	62%
ALICE W DOUSE EL	PK–05	893	36%	52%
CHARLES E PATTERSON MIDDLE	06–08	746	33%	46%
REECES CREEK EL	PK–05	832	30%	43%
LIBERTY HILL MIDDLE	06–08	674	26%	36%
C E ELLISON H S	09–12	1,761	25%	44%
TIMBER RIDGE EL	PK–05	717	25%	44%
TRIMMIER EL	PK–05	672	25%	34%
CHAPARRAL H S	09–12	2,031	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

53,631

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

32.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 76542 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 76542 has a school score of 61/100. 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 76542 is approximately $258K. 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 76542 in Killeen has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.