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Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 79603 sells for about $176,648, or $131 per square foot.

Prices are up +12.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,495 a month.

ZIP market report · consumer edition · quarterly refresh

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ZIP 79603 — Abilene

Taylor County →Abilene marketrefreshed Sep 25, 2026next refresh Oct 25, 2026

Market mood · cautiously optimistic

The 79603 housing market is experiencing competitive conditions with a median sale price of $176,648 and a 12.5% year-over-year increase. Market activity is characterized by a relatively short median time on market of 23 days, indicating strong demand for available inventory.

Who this ZIP fits

This ZIP code is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a blend of small-town charm and urban convenience, offering accessible housing options and proximity to local amenities.

Parent geography

Abilene city →Taylor County →Abilene market →Texas state →

Aerial view · ZIP boundaries2020 Census ZCTA boundary over current aerial imagery

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Land area · 153.5 km²Water area · 0.1 km²U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb — 2020 Census ZCTA5 boundary

Median sale price

$176,648

+12.5% year over year

Corroboration pending — anchor baseline forms on the first refresh cycles

Days on market

23 days

Active listings

ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded

Composite · average of graded sections

Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.

Growth/100

Median prices moved up 12.5% year over year.

Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

Momentum/100

0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.

Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.

Area context

Taxation

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).

Transportation & commute

The area is strategically located with easy access to major highways for efficient commuting within the Abilene region.

Recreation & amenities

Residents have access to local parks, recreation facilities, shopping centers, and a variety of local restaurants and boutiques.

Rental market

The rental market features a median asking rent of $1,495 per month with active inventory available for prospective tenants.

Economy & employers

The local economy is supported by proximity to Abilene's broader employment base, which includes education, retail, and service sectors.

Major amenities · ZIP 79603

Theme, amusement & water parks

8 · 20 mi