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Relocation guide

Moving to Killeen

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

156,144

Median age 30

Median household income

$58,339

Median rent

$1,147/mo

Median home value

$196,000

Schools

47

6 districts

Summer high / winter low

97° / 36°

Pros

  • Homes cost 35% less than the US median ($196,000).
  • Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 26% below the US median ($58,339).
  • Property taxes are high: about 1.64% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

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Where in Killeen?

Killeen spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $97,500 to $228,500 by zip.

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Life in Killeen

Killeen High School
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John Blackburn Log House, Killeen
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Killeen Daily Herald Building 2018
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Questions

Is Killeen a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Homes cost 35% less than the US median ($196,000). Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 26% below the US median ($58,339). Property taxes are high: about 1.64% of home value a year (US 0.98%).

How much do I need to earn to live in Killeen?

The median household earns $58,339. Rent at the median ($1,147/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $45,880 a year.

How many schools are in Killeen?

47 public and private schools across 6 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Killeen?

Highs average 97°F in August and lows 36°F in January. The most comfortable months are March, April, November.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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