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Abilene, Texas real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Abilene, TX (Taylor County) — Census median home value $178,900, county listing prices up about 25.7% over the past year.
Abilene, TX is in Taylor County, Texas — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 127,130, with a median household income of $62,720. Census data puts Abilene's median home value at $178,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Taylor County's current median listing price runs $364,125, up about 25.7% over the past year.
At a glance
Abilene market snapshot
Population
127,130
Median Household Income
$62,720
Median Home Value (city)
$178,900
Median Listing Price (Taylor County)
$364,125
Median Gross Rent
$1,106/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+25.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Abilene's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $178,900. Separately, Taylor County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $364,125. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Taylor County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Abilene has an estimated population of 127,130 and a median household income of $62,720, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Abilene's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Abilene FAQ
What are home values like in Abilene, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Abilene's median home value at $178,900. Taylor County's current median listing price runs $364,125, up about 25.7% over the past year.
What is the population of Abilene, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Abilene's population at approximately 127,130.
What's the median rent in Abilene, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Abilene at approximately $1,106 per month.
What is the median household income in Abilene, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Abilene at approximately $62,720.
Is the Abilene housing market growing?
Taylor County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Abilene, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Abilene's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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