Harker Heights Real Estate Welcome to Harker Heights!
The area now known as Harker Heights was once a pig farm. In fact, the city was named after one of the farmers themselves, Harley Kern. Harker Heights is located on US-190 and is 4 miles west of Killeen.
Harker Heights has a population of just over 28,000. Many of which are currently serving our Country in the Military.
There are a plethora of things to do in this city. Harker Heights offers numerous recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Among the local parks and playgrounds are the Carl Levin City Park, Kern Park, Skipcha Park, Cardinal Greenspace, Summit Soccer Complex, Booker Greenspace, and Sprint Park.
The Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides facilities for fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, picnicking, and swimming. Golf lovers can also visit the Killeen Municipal Golf Course.
Here’s a fun fact. Harker Heights is home to former San Francisco 49er’s wide receiver Dominique Zeigler.
Harker Heights is loved by its citizens for being close to everything. Shopping, dining, healthcare and everything in-between can be found in the city. Combine that with a low cost of living and great neighborhoods, its no wonder Harker Heights is a great place to live.