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Abilene, TX—79601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$214,000
7.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$54,500
38.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
51
14.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$1,250
16.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$875
13.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,100
15.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,500
15.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Abilene, TX

79603796057960679602
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Abilene, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Abilene, TX is $214,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.7%. This indicates that home prices in Abilene, TX are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$214,0007.7%
Single Family $215,0008.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $105,000
    -1.9%
    2 Bed
    		$134,0006.3%
    3 Bed
    		$244,0007.0%
    4 Bed
    		$300,0005.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.4%
    1 Bedroom
    16.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Abilene, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,370, with a year-over-year rent change of 16.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Abilene, TX is 1-bedrooms: $951, 2-bedrooms: $1,140, 3-bedrooms: $1,610, 4-bedrooms: $1,940. The most common rental property sizes in Abilene, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.3% and 25.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,250$1,370
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $875$951
    2 Bed Rent $1,100$1,140
    3 Bed Rent $1,500$1,610
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$1,940
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.2%
    1 Bedroom
    25.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — Abilene, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Abilene, TX is 51. This is a increase of 14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$306,00017.0%
    Listing Count
    		10716.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%16.0%
    Days on Market
    		5114.0%
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    Demographics — Abilene, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Abilene, TX has a population of 26,900, which has decreased by -1.7% over the past 5 years. Abilene, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,900-1.7%
    % Under 18
    		15.6%25.8%
    % Seniors
    		10.2%-15.7%
    % WFH
    		7.2%33.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.0%22.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Abilene, TX is a predominantly white area, with 55.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Abilene, TX is hispanic, making up 24.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.4% of the population in Abilene, TX, and this percentage has increased by 29.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		55.3%2.2%
    % Black
    		13.8%-9.2%
    % Hispanic
    		24.7%-0.8%
    % Asian
    		2.9%81.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.4%29.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Abilene, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 254 mortgage originations in Abilene, TX, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Abilene, TX. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		254
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		8.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Abilene, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Abilene, TX under the Section 8 program is 7.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Abilene, TX, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		414
    Total Units Section 8
    		364
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$35$875$840
    2 Bedroom-$30$1,100$1,070
    3 Bedroom-$100$1,500$1,400
    4 Bedroom-$310$2,000$1,690

    Affordability — Abilene, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$214,000
    Median Household Income$54,500

    Abilene, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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