At a Glance
Median Income
$62,720
$31,019 per capita
Home Value
$178,900
Zillow: $224,585
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
1,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Abilene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abilene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abilene a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abilene residents earn a median household income of $62,720 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,019. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,886 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abilene is $178,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,585. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Abilene reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,772/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Abilene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abilene has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population127,130
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,720
Per Capita$31,019
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$9,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,900
Rent$1,106
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$224,585
Housing Units52,083
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent427/100K
Property1,772/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary322/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,722 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Abilene was founded in 1881.
The median home in Abilene was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.