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Abilene, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Abilene, TX (Taylor County) — Census median home value $178,900, county listing prices up about 25.7% over the past year. Market data for Abilene houses and the broader area.
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Abilene, TX is in Taylor County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Abilene and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $178,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Taylor County's current median listing price runs $364,125, up about 25.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Abilene housing market
Abilene is in Taylor County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Abilene and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$178,900
Population (Census ACS)
127,130
Median household income
$62,720
County price trend (2025)
3.21% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Abilene market snapshot
Population
127,130
County
Taylor County
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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County guide: Taylor County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Abilene.
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Nearby communities include Hawley, Anson, Lueders.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Impact (~3.2 mi), Tye (~7.5 mi), Potosi (~8.8 mi), Buffalo Gap (~13.1 mi), Clyde (~14.1 mi), Merkel (~15.9 mi), Tuscola (~17.1 mi), Baird (~20.4 mi), Lawn (~22.0 mi), Trent (~22.6 mi), Albany (~31.9 mi), Putnam (~32.2 mi), Moran (~33.9 mi), Sylvester (~35.1 mi), McCaulley (~35.3 mi), Hamlin (~37.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Abilene data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
127,130
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$178,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,720
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,106
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.21%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$364,125
Census place type
city
County
Jones County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
106.67 sq mi
Census GEOID
4801000
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
ABILENE ISD — 28 schools, 15,253 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Taylor addresses may be served by ABILENE ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Abilene FAQ
What are houses worth in Abilene, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Abilene at $178,900. Taylor County's current median listing price runs $364,125, up about 25.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Abilene, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Abilene, Census ACS data shows a median value of $178,900. Active listing prices in Taylor County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Abilene, TX?
Abilene houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Taylor County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves Abilene, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ABILENE ISD for many Abilene addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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