Neighborhoods
Harker Heights
Off-Post$1,300 to $1,700/mo
Most popular with military families, great schools, close to main gate
Copperas Cove
Off-Post$1,100 to $1,450/mo
Very affordable, 20 min to post, strong military community feel
Killeen
Off-Post$1,000 to $1,350/mo
Closest to main gates, most affordable, research specific neighborhoods
Fort Hood On-Post
On-PostOn-Post BAH/mo
Managed by Lendlease, large housing inventory, apply 4 to 6 months out
Schools
Ratings are a planning snapshot, not an official state or DoDEA accountability score. Confirm the campus, boundaries, and enrollment with the School Liaison before you sign a lease.
Killeen ISD
Grades K to 12
Large district, varies by campus, significant military population makes transitions easier
Harker Heights Elementary
Grades K to 5
Top-rated in the area, located in Harker Heights, most requested by military families
Cedar Valley College
Grades Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment and early college for older dependents
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Managed by Lendlease. 2 to 4 BR units. Large inventory reduces wait times compared to other posts. Apply as soon as orders are received.
Off-Post Rental Market
Harker Heights and Copperas Cove are primary off-post markets. Lots of new construction. Buyers market with many veteran-owned small landlords.
Commute
Multiple gates reduce traffic. Warrior Drive and Tank Destroyer gates are busiest. Most off-post families commute 15 to 25 minutes. I-14 connects to Waco and Austin.
Installation Highlights
- III Armored Corps and 1st Cavalry Division, high operational tempo
- No Texas state income tax on military pay or retirement
- Large post with extensive on-post amenities including golf, pools, and recreation
- Central Texas location, 1 hour to Austin, 1.5 hours to Waco
- Scott and White Medical Center on post, major military medical hub