The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79602 sells for about $285,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,495 a month.
ZIP 79602 — Abilene
The Abilene housing market is currently experiencing high demand and significant price appreciation, with median prices rising over 20% year-over-year. Inventory remains tight, contributing to a competitive environment for buyers. Figures reflect the broader Abilene CBSA market where ZIP-specific data was unavailable.
This area is suitable for families and local workers seeking a suburban lifestyle within the broader Abilene market.
Median prices moved up 20.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 79602, Taylor County TX
Abilene serves as a regional hub with a diverse economy anchored by Dyess Air Force Base, higher education institutions, and healthcare services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
The local economy is driven by the military, education, and healthcare sectors, providing a stable employment base for the region.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ACS estimates.
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.26 mi
- Redbud Park4.68.5 mi
- Denton Valley Farms4.67.4 mi
- Formula Fun Adventure Park & Racing Abilene4.38.4 mi
- Adventure Cove4.19.9 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.68.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.27.7 mi
- Abilene Convention Center4.510.1 mi
- Taylor County Coliseum4.47.9 mi
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.26 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.68.3 mi
- Cinemark Abilene and XD4.711.6 mi
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.26 mi
- Redbud Park4.68.5 mi
- Denton Valley Farms4.67.4 mi
- Frontier Texas!4.89.6 mi
- The Grace Museum4.69.7 mi
- Buffalo Gap Historic Village4.710.3 mi
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature4.79.8 mi
- Swenson House.4.611.2 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.68.3 mi
- Redbud Park4.68.5 mi
- Cal Young Park4.48.6 mi
- Oscar Rose Park4.49.9 mi
- Grover Nelson Park4.68.2 mi
- Abilene Country Club - North4.77.3 mi
- Maxwell Golf Course3.87.6 mi
- Mall of Abilene4.18.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.1 mi
- Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store4.310 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.29 mi
- Kohl's4.29.5 mi
- Abilene Regional Airport4.16.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.