Abilene, TX
Population 127,130 · Abilene, TX MSA. Moving to or from Abilene? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
127,130
Cost of living (RPP)
90.364
Annual avg temp
66°F
Typical home
$210,016
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $62,720 |
| Median age | 32.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $178,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.72 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 90.364 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 81.162, goods 93.757, services 73.791. Source: BEA, Abilene, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
66°F
January low
34°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
3.7"
Annual precipitation 25.2". Station: ABILENE RGNL AP, TX US (4.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$210,016
ZHVI YoY
+5.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,769/mo
ZORI YoY
+36.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Abilene, TX
Total employment (MSA)
72,780
Median wage (annual)
$38,680
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 10,850 | $37,990 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 7,210 | $26,270 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 6,750 | $29,820 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 5,560 | $73,610 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 5,460 | $35,350 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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