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What Is the Average Rent in Abilene city, Texas?

$1,157/month 4.6%vs 2023 ($1,106)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Abilene city, Texas is $1,157/month (±$25), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $183,700 (±$8,361), and the median household income is $62,648/year. The unemployment rate in Taylor County, Texas was 3.1% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Abilene city, Texas

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,157
Median Home Value$183,700
Median Household Income$62,648
Total Housing Units46,917
Renter-Occupied Units20,597
Renter-Occupied Share44%
Households Paying 50%+ Income4,556 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.1%

How does Abilene city, Texas compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Texas.

Higher rent than 58% of cities in Texas · 517th of 1214

Cheapest: Loraine town($373)
Priciest: Rollingwood city($3,501)
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1Rollingwood city$3,501
1West University Place city$3,501
1Heath city$3,501
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517Abilene city(you are here)$1,157
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1212Loraine town$373
1213Sebastian CDP$326
1214Paducah town$256

ZIP codes in Abilene city

8 ZIP codes overlap Abilene city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Abilene city, Texas?

The median gross rent in Abilene city, Texas is $1,157/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Abilene city, Texas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Abilene city, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Abilene city, Texas?

The median home value in Abilene city, Texas is $183,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Abilene city are rent-burdened?

In Abilene city, Texas, 4,556 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Abilene city, Texas?

The median household income in Abilene city, Texas is $62,648/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,157 has a margin of error of ±$25. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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