Relocation Guide, Killeen, TX

Moving to Killeen, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Killeen: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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Killeen at a glance

Population
160,000
Median home price
$225,000
Median rent
$1,200 / month
Cost of living index
89
Property tax
2.30% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
36°F

Why people move to Killeen

One of the largest military populations in the US

Very affordable housing

VA-friendly market

Halfway between Austin and DFW

Where to live in Killeen

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Bunny Trail

Family-focused, established

Stonetree Ranch

Newer, family-focused

Trimmier Estates

Larger lots, quiet

Major employers

  • · Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood)
  • · AdventHealth
  • · Killeen ISD

Schools

Killeen ISD; Central Texas College for higher-ed.

Airports

  • · Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK)
  • · AUS (75 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

Housing market ties to military rotations

Job market outside base is smaller

Property taxes are high

Who thrives in Killeen

Military familiesVA loan buyersFirst-time buyers

Moving to Killeen from out of state?

Boxed Movers runs dedicated interstate lanes to Killeen from all over the country. Common origins we handle every week:

Austin to KilleenKilleen (PCS moves) to KilleenCopperas Cove to Killeen

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