Located between Killeen and Copperas Cove, TX, Fort Hood is the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Services.  It is home to two divisions, 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Headquarters Command III Corps, 3d Signal Brigade, 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM), 13th Financial Group, 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, the 21st Cavalary Brigade (Air Combat), the Dental Activity (DENTAC), the Medical Support Activity (MEDDAC), Army Operational Test Command (AOTC) formerly TEXCOM, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and various other units and tenant organizations.  Approximately 46,500 soldiers work in Fort Hood, Killeen, TX including infantrymen, cavalrymen, tankers, engineers, mechanics and health care professionals.  

 

Land for Camp Hood was originally purchased around Killeen seventy years ago and included 108,000 acres of rural farming land. The post was renamed eight years later as Fort Hood and made a permanent installation that transformed into the 340 square mile home of the Tank Destroyer Tactical Firing Center.  

 

Located in the hill and lake country, the Central Texas area and its people are proud and supportive of our military members and their families. Beginning with the original 300 families that first occupied what became Camp Hood through our thriving current community, the civilian population are a warm and welcoming group who want all of those who live in our area to feel at home whether here for a short term or a lifetime.

 

The climate is great for outdoor adventures with our average annual temperature of 69.7 degrees.  Winters are mild and even when the summers heat up, there are plenty of recreational activities to help you keep cool including public swimming pools, local lakes, golf courses, theaters, country clubs, parks and sports fields.

 

Education abounds in many formats in the Central Texas area including Killeen Independent School District,

Copperas Cove Independent School District, Lampasas Independent School District, Belton Independent School District, Temple Independent School District, Salado Independent School District and Florence Independent School District along with private preschools, elementary and secondary schools.

 

University-level degrees may also be obtained locally from associates and technology training through advanced degrees through The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Central Texas College, Texas A & M – Central Texas, and Temple College.

 

Centrally located, the Fort Hood and Killeen area of Central Texas is only an hour drive from Austin and Waco, as well as a three hour drive to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and San Antonio.

 

Real Estate In Killeen

 

Killeen is known to have the fifth least expensive housing market in the state and the most affordable one in the United States. Killeen provides some of the most affordable and quality homes for both sale and rent. With a number of public amenities such as restaurants, shopping centers, entertainment hubs, rodeos, etc., the city is a perfect choice for homebuyers and renters.

 

If you are relocating to Texas and searching for affordable houses for sale, there can be no better place than Killeen. The city has an extremely pleasant weather and attractive scenery. Since many years, Killeen has been recognized for providing homes for sale at a price well below the median household income. Even if you are looking for rental homes in Killeen, you can find well maintained properties with safe surroundings and neighborhood.