How many renters in Harker Heights, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Harker Heights, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harker Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Harker Heights | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±7.0 points) | 9.6% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±4.7 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±6.0 points) | 14.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±3.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±4.5 points) | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±7.8 points) | 41.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Harker Heights against Bell County, its state and the nation
| Harker Heights | Bell County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±9.0 points) | 51.3% (±2.6 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±7.8 points) | 41.1% (±2.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±4.4 points) | 30.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,293 (±$8,589) | $47,555 (±$2,419) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 (±$50) | $1,224 (±$19) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Harker Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bell County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bell County, Harker Heights ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 636 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Harker Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights | — | 49.2% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Nolanville | 2.6 mi | 44.9% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Killeen | 5.4 mi | 53.2% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belton | 9.8 mi | 63.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hood | 10.0 mi | 43.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salado | 10 mi | 65.5% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 13 mi | 48.5% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Temple | 15 mi | 50.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Copperas Cove | 17 mi | 42.3% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Bell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salado | 65.5% (±45.6 points) |
| 2 | Belton | 63.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 3 | Killeen | 53.2% (±4.0 points) |
| 4 | Holland | 51.1% (±40.9 points) |
| 5 | Temple | 50.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 6 | Harker Heights | 49.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 7 | Morgan's Point Resort | 48.5% (±56.4 points) |
| 8 | Nolanville | 44.9% (±22.2 points) |
| 9 | Fort Hood | 43.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 10 | Rogers | 38.1% (±23.2 points) |
| 11 | Little River-Academy | 33.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 12 | Troy | 31.2% (±18.5 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Harker Heights
Are renters in Harker Heights rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Harker Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Harker Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harker Heights, TX spends 29.6% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harker Heights city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Harker Heights city, Texas (place:32312, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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