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Abilene, TX

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An affordable lakefront lifestyle in West Texas

Affordable Lakes Boating Parks Museums Family-Friendly

Abilene is a family-friendly suburb in West Texas, offering easy commutes with access to several interstate highways and the Abilene Regional Airport. Visit the Abilene Zoological Park to view 600 live animals, feed the giraffes, take a safari train ride, or explore lakefront views in Abilene with fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities.

Learn the story of Texas through art, science, and history exhibits at the Grace Museum, or explore Frontier Texas, a world-class interactive museum in historic downtown with occasional community events. Children attend public schools in the Abilene Independent School District, and the city houses multiple colleges such as Hardin-Simmons University. Residents enjoy Abilene’s public parks like Red Bud Park with its own prairie dog preserve, as well as athletic fields, a playground, and jogging trails. Become a member of the Abilene Country Club, a pristine private club with a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and more. Explore the Mall of Abilene for all of your retail shopping needs, and be sure to try delicious local eateries like Lytle Land & Cattle Company for the best steaks in Texas! An abundance of affordable apartments and condos are available for rent in this peaceful, lakefront suburb.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $761 for a studio, $879 for one bedroom, $1,060 for two bedrooms, and $1,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Abilene has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$879/month
656 Sq Ft
House
$1,478/month
1,391 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,150/month
1,112 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wylie J High School

Public

Grades 5-8

972 Students

8
out of 10

Wylie East Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

524 Students

8
out of 10

Wylie East Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

789 Students

7
out of 10

Dyess Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

617 Students

6
out of 10

Wylie Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-4

459 Students

6
out of 10

Wylie J High School

Public

Grades 5-8

972 Students

8
out of 10

Wylie East Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

524 Students

8
out of 10

Craig Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

783 Students

4
out of 10

Clack Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

707 Students

4
out of 10

Mann Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

879 Students

3
out of 10

Academy For Technology Engineering

Public

Grades 9-12

372 Students

8
out of 10

Wylie High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,467 Students

7
out of 10

Abilene High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,966 Students

4
out of 10

Cooper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,716 Students

4
out of 10

Holland Medical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Abilene ISD Planetarium
  • Abilene Zoo

Military Bases

Airports

  • Abilene Regional

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