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Abilene, Texas

city · Taylor County (primary) , Jones County

At a glance

128,053
Population
$183,700
Median home value
39% below U.S. median
$1,157/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$62,648
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
15.6 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Abilene Christian University Graduate degrees
Hardin-Simmons University Graduate degrees
McMurry University 4-year
NeeCee's College of Cosmetology Certificates
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene Certificates
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates27.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Abilene Industrial Foundation
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
state Texas Economic Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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