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City of Harker Heights, Texas

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About homes in Harker Heights

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Harker Heights in Bell County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2001Median year built1U.S. 1980
21%Built before 1980126% built since 2010
2003Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1993
67%Detached single-family17% in 5+ unit buildings
62%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$288kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Harker Heights was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Harker Heights's housing is recent: only 21% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Harker Heights are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2003 against 1993.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Harker Heights is mostly detached single-family: 67% of units, with 7% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 62% of occupied homes in Harker Heights are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Harker Heights is valued at $287,800 (ACS), close to the Texas median of $283,800.1

The Killeen station averages 31 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 105 days a year reach 90°F and 18 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 35 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Cooling dominates the year: about 2,682 cooling degree days against 2,072 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Harker Heights sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).4 Building permits in Harker Heights are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Harker Heights housing units by year built
Before 19400%
1940-19590.9%
1960-197919.9%
1980-199925.8%
2000-200926.9%
2010 or later26.5%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Killeen, 2.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Harker Heights, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Harker Heights, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Harker Heights?

The median home in the city of Harker Heights was built in 2001, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Texas median of 1992. Most of Harker Heights's housing is recent: only 21% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Harker Heights climate like for exterior work?

The Killeen station averages 31 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 105 days a year reach 90°F and 18 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 35 inches, with 9 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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