Here's what it costs to live in Abilene, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, while the typical home is valued around $183,700. Households earn a median of $62,648 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$62,648
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,157
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$183,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,010
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,020
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,276
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,653
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
128,053
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,051
Per month
Avg Home Value
$196,914
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 79563 | — | $1,000 | $60,200 |
| ZIP 79601 | — | $931 | $156,800 |
| ZIP 79602 | — | $985 | $213,500 |
| ZIP 79603 | — | $976 | $105,200 |
| ZIP 79605 | — | $1,061 | $151,900 |
| ZIP 79606 | — | $1,114 | $238,700 |
| ZIP 79607 | — | $1,287 | $452,100 |
| ZIP 79699 | — | — | — |
January Avg
46°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.6
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
85.0%
The cost of living index for Abilene is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Abilene is $1,157 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Abilene is $62,648 per year.
The median home value in Abilene is $183,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Abilene is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
