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Abilene, TX — ZIP 79606

Population: 29,182 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 79606 (Abilene, TX) is $310,354 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $358,450 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,206/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,354

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$310,354
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+59.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$310,354
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$358,450
Median list price
$342,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+12.3%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
172
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+4.5%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,206/mo
1-year rent change
+34.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$958/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,702/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,013/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
ABILENE ISD, WYLIE ISD
Schools include
WARD EL, BASSETTI EL, WYLIE WEST EL, WYLIE H S, WYLIE WEST J H

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winter weather, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
103
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,235
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,655

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
ROLLING PLAINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,433
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
57,907
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,057

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79606State medianUS median
Typical home value$310,354$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$358,450$285,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,206/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,433$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 79606?
$310,354.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79606?
$358,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79606?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79606?
Typical rent: $2,206/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79606?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, drought, heat wave.
Is ZIP 79606 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 79606. 103 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79606?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79606?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79606?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79606?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 79606 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79606?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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