Neighborhood in Killeen, Bell County

Living in East Killeen, Killeen

C+

1st of 7areas in Killeen
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Killeen overall: F

East Killeen covers part of Killeen, TX, home to about 7,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Killeen. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
7,890
Median rent
$2,250
Median home value
$346,000
Household income
$113,000
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in East Killeen

East Killeen is an area in Killeen with about 7,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 55% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 7 areas in Killeen, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in East Killeen

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $113,000, 85% higher than the Killeen median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in East Killeen

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,250, 86% higher than the Killeen median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

East Killeen report card

Each grade compares East Killeen with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $2,250, homes cost 3.1x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $113,000, 5.1% unemployed.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 498 violent crimes per 100k, 1,643 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 6.5% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

East Killeen compared with Killeen

Better than Killeen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%36 points higher than Killeen (49%)
  • Median household income: $113,00085% higher than Killeen ($60,977)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 38%16 points higher than Killeen (22%)

Worse than Killeen

  • Median rent: $2,25086% higher than Killeen ($1,208)
  • Average commute: 28 min11% higher than Killeen (25 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BMaude Moore Wood ElementaryElementary, Killeen ISD0.5 mi
  • CUnion Grove MiddleMiddle, Killeen ISD1.5 mi
  • BChaparral High SchoolHigh, Killeen ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in East Killeen

Median rent in East Killeen is $2,250 a month, 86% higher than the Killeen median. A household would need about $90,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $346,000, 61% higher than the Killeen median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,390 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKilleenTexas
Median rent86% higher than Killeen$2,250$1,208$1,403
Median home value61% higher than Killeen$346,000$215,400$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Killeen3.1x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Killeen40%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Killeen85%49%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Killeen3.5%9.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Killeen201219961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,390
Mortgage payment
$1,894
Property tax
$496
Median rent, for comparison
$2,250

Based on a $346,000 home in East Killeen, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereKilleenTexas
Median household income85% higher than Killeen$113,000$60,977$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Killeen5.1%9.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Killeen4.9%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Killeen38%22%34%
Average commute11% higher than Killeen28 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Killeen6.5%7.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Killeen1.0%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Killeen95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in East Killeen

Under 1833%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6435%
65 and over8.4%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black46%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race7.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Killeen

  1. 2D+Central KilleenMedian rent $1,450
  2. 3DSouthwest KilleenMedian rent $2,130
  3. 4DNortheast KilleenMedian rent $1,230
  4. 5D-North KilleenMedian rent $1,030
  5. 6D-Northwest KilleenMedian rent $1,470
  6. 7FWest KilleenMedian rent $1,840

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CEaston ParkAustin
  2. B-Northwest San AntonioSan Antonio
  3. C+South AustinAustin

Questions about East Killeen

Is East Killeen a good place to live?

East Killeen covers part of Killeen, TX, home to about 7,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Killeen. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in East Killeen?

Median rent in East Killeen is $2,250 a month, 86% higher than the Killeen median. The median home is worth $346,000, 61% higher than the Killeen median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Killeen.

What schools serve East Killeen?

The closest rated public schools are Maude Moore Wood Elementary (elementary, rated B), Union Grove Middle (middle, rated C) and Chaparral High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Killeen that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.