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Abilene, Texas

city · Taylor County (primary) , Jones County

At a glance

128,053
Population
$183,700
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$222,710
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$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
91.26%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost49% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

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
Formerly known as the Abilene Industrial Foundation, the Abilene Regional Growth Alliance is the private-sector arm of the Abilene Chamber’s community and economic development partnership. The Growth Alliance’s mission is to promote the growth, development, and diversification of Abilene’s regional business economy.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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