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Killeen
  • City in Texas
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Killeen

#7 in Best Places to Live in Bell County
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Killeen is a city in Texas with a population of 150,082. Killeen is in Bell County. Living in Killeen offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Killeen there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Killeen and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Killeen are above average.
    About Killeen...
    Population
    150,082
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $989
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      483.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      57.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      61.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      338.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,115.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      282.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      44%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Killeen

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,072
    National
    $69,021
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