Living in Killeen, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Killeen · Census data 2020–2024
Killeen has 158,159 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $60,977 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $215,400, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Killeen at a glance
- Population
- 158,159
- Median age
- 30.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $60,977State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $215,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Killeen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Killeen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Killeen the median home value is $215,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Killeen median household income
The median household income in Killeen is $60,977 and the income per person is $29,531. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Killeen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65,793
- Owner-occupied
- 49.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.5%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.64
Killeen demographics
- Population
- 158,159
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 59,769
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 23.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Killeen ›
Education in Killeen
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Killeen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Killeen
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Killeen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 158,159 | $60,977 | $215,400 | $1,208 |
| Harker Heights | 34,128 | $81,190 | $287,800 | $1,146 |
| Nolanville | 6,690 | $72,480 | $244,900 | $1,174 |
| Copperas Cove | 37,947 | $71,225 | $180,500 | $1,043 |
| Kempner | 1,215 | $75,357 | $249,200 | $1,044 |
| Salado | 2,225 | $107,679 | $445,900 | $1,073 |
| Belton | 24,356 | $59,130 | $258,700 | $1,252 |
| Florence | 1,061 | $78,750 | $239,100 | $1,018 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 4,750 | $79,450 | $245,100 | $1,819 |
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What is the median household income in Killeen, TX?
The median household income in Killeen is $60,977, 22% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Killeen?
The median home value in Killeen is $215,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Killeen?
The median gross rent in Killeen is $1,208 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Killeen, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Killeen?
The median age in Killeen is 30.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Killeen?
The average commute to work in Killeen is 26 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Killeen?
The unemployment rate in Killeen is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Killeen?
21.9% of adults in Killeen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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