Harker Heights vs. Neighbors: A Market Comparison

How does Harker Heights compare to its neighbors in Bell County and the broader Unlock MLS region? The data reveals a distinct market position for this city where median prices remain higher than the county average but below the regional benchmark. Over the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, Harker Heights recorded 39 closed sales with a median price of $320,000. This figure is identical to the same period last year and sits above Bell County's median of $279,000 across 99 sales. However, it trails the Unlock MLS region, which posted a median of $407,250 from 2,710 closed sales. The price per square foot in Harker Heights is $153, compared to $165 in Bell County and $204 for the wider region. Days on market tell a different story. Homes in Harker Heights sold faster than the regional average, taking 37 days compared to 56 days for the Unlock MLS region. This speed is comparable to Bell County's 39 days. The data also shows that 71.8% of sales closed below the original list price, a significant increase from 45.5% last year, suggesting a shift in negotiation dynamics. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these comparative figures to highlight how Harker Heights performs relative to its immediate and broader geographic peers. While the city maintains a price premium over Bell County, it offers quicker turnover than the regional average, indicating steady local demand despite broader market fluctuations. Want these numbers for your street? Email [email protected]. Coverage: most home sales in Harker Heights are listed in another MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Partner, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951