Apartments for rent in Harker Heights, TX

Harker Heights, a town in Texas, has a population of just under 30,000. At an average age of just over 34, the city's residents are younger than most cities in Texas. Most Harker Heights residents own their homes, and 36% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,048 per month is roughly equal to the state average.

Harker Heights residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes, quicker than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the state average, Harker Heights has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 7% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 15% have earned a Bachelor's degree. There are three primary industries in Harker Heights: retail, public administration, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. Harker Heights workers take home an average annual income of just under $79K, around $6,000 more than their peers elsewhere in Texas. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.