City profile
Abilene, TX
Taylor County · Population 128,053
Abilene is a city in Taylor County, TX with about 128,053 residents and a typical home value near $184,000. It is 173 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
49°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$183,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,273
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
160 mi to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
128,053
Black population
10.3%
County
Taylor County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 128,053 residents
- Typical home value about $184,000
- 173 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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