Killeen, TX
Population 156,144 · Killeen-Temple, TX MSA. Moving to or from Killeen? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
156,144
Cost of living (RPP)
91.132
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$219,957
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $58,339 |
| Median age | 30 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $196,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,147/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.61 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.132 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 81.242, goods 93.757, services 77.884. Source: BEA, Killeen-Temple, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
36°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 34.8". Station: KILLEEN, TX US (2.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$219,957
ZHVI YoY
-1.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,258/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Killeen-Temple, TX
Total employment (MSA)
147,020
Median wage (annual)
$42,230
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 16,840 | $37,540 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 15,620 | $26,660 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 14,700 | $81,360 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13,820 | $37,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 12,710 | $59,740 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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