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TX area data

Abilene, TX

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Abilene.

Population: 136,785 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Abilene, TX is $227,453 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,090 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,040/month. 39 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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$227,453

Typical home value

+8.5%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$227,453
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$227,526
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
$272,090
Median list price
$269,380
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+11.8%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
604
For-sale inventory
397
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
354
1-year forecast
+5.0%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
184

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,040/mo
1-year rent change
+35.5%
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
39
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
6
High schools
11
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
ABILENE ISD, MULLIN ISD, TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-WEST TEXAS
Schools include
TAYLOR EL, WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, DAEP, CRAIG MIDDLE, MULLIN NEW HORIZONS ABILIENE

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 (varies by location)
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
892
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
69.5°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,912
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,056

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Elmdale Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE, ROLLING PLAINS 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
1975
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,867
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

AbileneState medianUS median
Typical home value$227,453$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$272,090$285,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,040/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,867$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 Abilene, TX?
$227,453.
What is the median sale price in Abilene, TX?
$272,090.
How long do homes take to sell in Abilene, TX?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Abilene, TX?
Typical rent: $2,040/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Abilene, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, drought, heat wave.
Is Abilene, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 892 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 Abilene, TX?
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 Abilene, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Abilene, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Abilene, TX?
39 schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Abilene, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Abilene, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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