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.
Median Household Income
$62,648
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,157
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$183,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,010
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,020
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,276
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,653
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,107
Per month
Avg Home Value
$180,700
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Abilene?
The cost of living index for Abilene is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Abilene?
The median gross rent in Abilene is $1,157 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Abilene?
The median household income in Abilene is $62,648 per year.
What is the median home value in Abilene?
The median home value in Abilene is $183,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Abilene?
Air quality data for Abilene is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Abilene?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
