The Killeen metro is home to 485,850 people (up 10.9% over five years), with a median household income of $67,203. Typical rent of $1,308/month works out to 23.4% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Killeen's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.5% |
| Professional & management | 10.5% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.4% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 23.4% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Killeen market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,308/month suggests a household income around $52,000/year. The metro's median household income is $67,203.
By workforce share: Education & health care (24.2%), Retail trade (11.5%), Professional & management (10.5%) (Census ACS 5-year).