Harker Heights Market Heat Score: What the Data Says

Harker Heights is showing signs of cooling as prices retreat and inventory builds. Over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, median closed prices fell to $305,000, down 10.2% from the prior six-month period and 2.9% below the same window last year across 32 sales. ALEX Intelligence calculated a composite Market Heat Score of 42 out of 100 for this page using four weighted factors: median days on market (36 days, down 21.7% from the prior period), sale-to-list ratio (98.3%), inventory levels (5.06 months), and the share of sales below original list price (71.9%). A score in the low 40s indicates a shifting balance where buyers have gained leverage, though homes still move relatively quickly compared to regional averages. The market remains distinct from the broader region. While the Unlock MLS region median sat at $398,237 with 65 days on market, Harker Heights closed faster at 36 days and at a lower price point of $305,000. However, the share of homes selling below original list price jumped to nearly 72%, up 11.8% from the prior period and 50.1% higher than last year, signaling increased negotiation room for buyers. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.18% as of the week of November 5, 2026. For a median-priced home in Harker Heights, a 3-2-1 buydown would cost approximately $11,292 to reduce the initial interest rate from 7.18% to 4.18% for the first year. This data-driven snapshot reflects a market where affordability is improving through price adjustments rather than rapid appreciation. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. 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