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
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
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