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Abilene, TX—79606

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$283,000
2.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$83,200
32.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
73
1.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$2,100
14.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$830
6.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,500
11.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
7.1% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Abilene, TX

79601796037960579602
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Abilene, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Abilene, TX is $283,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.9%. 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
$283,0002.9%
Single Family $284,0003.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$213,0005.4%
    3 Bed
    		$252,0003.3%
    4 Bed
    		$372,0003.3%
    5 Bed $563,0393.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.2%
    1 Bedroom
    14.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Rental Trends — Abilene, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Abilene, TX is $2,130, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Abilene, TX is 1-bedrooms: $835, 2-bedrooms: $1,500, 3-bedrooms: $1,950, 4-bedrooms: $2,560. The most common rental property sizes in Abilene, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.2% and 30.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,100$2,130
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $830$835
    2 Bed Rent $1,500$1,500
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$1,950
    4 Bed Rent $2,500$2,560
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    30.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Abilene, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Abilene, TX is 67. This is a increase of 10.0% 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
    		$438,00021.0%
    Listing Count
    		144-25.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.1%-25.0%
    Days on Market
    		731.0%
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    Demographics — Abilene, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Abilene, TX has a population of 29,400, which has increased by 16.4% over the past 5 years. Abilene, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 38.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,40016.4%
    % Under 18
    		25.0%0.0%
    % Seniors
    		15.3%-3.2%
    % WFH
    		7.8%47.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		38.1%21.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Abilene, TX is a predominantly white area, with 69.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Abilene, TX is hispanic, making up 19.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.4% of the population in Abilene, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 18.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		69.2%5.2%
    % Black
    		5.8%-27.5%
    % Hispanic
    		19.2%0.0%
    % Asian
    		3.8%-24.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.4%-18.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Abilene, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 565 mortgage originations in Abilene, TX, of which 55.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 50.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Abilene, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		565
    % Conventional Loans
    		55.0%
    % Government Loans
    		45.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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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 3.0%. 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. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Abilene, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		184
    Total Units Section 8
    		155
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$180$830$1,010
    2 Bedroom-$220$1,500$1,280
    3 Bedroom-$230$1,900$1,670
    4 Bedroom-$490$2,500$2,010

    Affordability — Abilene, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$283,000
    Median Household Income$83,200

    Abilene, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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