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4 discussions from residents and visitors

Kaylee Harris

Housing in Abilene compared to Sacramento

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Abilene sits at 160.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Abilene? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in...

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Aubrey R.

Anyone else love living in Abilene?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $136,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Abilene sits at 160.4 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

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Kaylee Harris

Unpopular opinion about Abilene

Hello, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $788/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $136,000, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

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Aubrey R.

Quick question about Abilene

Hey, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Abilene sits at 160.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $136,000 on average. Rent is about $788/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugar...

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