Economic Development

The City of Harker Heights is a dynamic, actively growing community located in the fifth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the State of Texas (source: POLICOM Crop Study).  Harker Heights has experienced historic residential and commercial growth over the past few years. Recent business additions include, Sam’s Club, Rooms to Go, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, Medical Pavilion, Badtram Bulbs, Schlotzsky’s, R S C, Luigi’s, Anderson Daycare Center, All Star Children’s Dental, Mattress Firm, Medifast, The Vitamin Shoppe, Central Texas Orthodontics, Ross Dress for Less, Today’s Car Wash, Sweetooth, Lupos Pizza, Illuminate Gym, Knights Knook, Lily’s Cakes, Gateway Food Mart, and Sam Food Mart, King Daughters (Women’s Medical Clinic), Bite the Bagel, B & A Barber Shop,  Batteries Plus, Five Below, Freddie’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Bobby Lupo’s Pizza to name a few.  Local demographics and spending patterns clearly show that Harker Heights is the place to be!

Given the overwhelming vote of approval from the above businesses, why is your business not operating in Harker Heights? No matter what your trade—residential building, service industry, high tech, or retail– Harker Heights provides fertile ground for your business.  Imagine your business being in the middle of a trade area (30 minute drive time) in excess of 312,000 people with an average income level of over $53,000.

If you are interested in learning more about Harker Heights, please give us a call at (254) 953-5600. We look forward to helping you soon!


Economic Development Video

The City of Harker Heights is a dynamic, actively growing community located in the fifth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the State of Texas. Click the following to watch the video on why your business should be located in the City of Harker Heights: Economic Development Video



Latest Happenings

Commercial Development

Two (2) Commercial permits were issued in March 2013 


Company / Contractor Address
     Five Below  201 E CTE Suite 2120  
 Freddie's Frozen Custard 490 E FM 2410 

To date (May 31, 2013) the City has issued a total of Nine (9) commercial permits totaling
$13,241,181.00 in commercial permit values in 2013.


Residential Development

The City issued seventeen (17) permits for single-family residential construction in May 2013

The City has issued a total of one-hundred-five (105) permits for single-family residential construction through May 31, 2013

The City issued no permits for duplex residential construction in May 2013

The City has issued a total of four (4) permits for two-family residential construction through May 31, 2013