The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79605 sells for about $343,971, or $149 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 86 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,350 a month.
ZIP 79605 — Abilene
The 79605 housing market shows strong price appreciation, with a 20.2% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, reflecting a competitive environment. While inventory remains constrained, the market is supported by steady demand from local employment anchors and a stable regional economy. Buyers are facing higher price points, but the market remains balanced compared to larger Texas metros.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a central location with access to established neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities, offering a balance between urban convenience and suburban residential character.
Median prices moved up 20.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 86 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 79605, Taylor County TX
Crime trends in Abilene are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Texas cities, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community outreach to address localized spikes.
The area is served by the Abilene Independent School District, which provides a range of public education options; school quality varies by specific campus, with several schools maintaining solid state accountability ratings.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional hail, which influence property insurance premiums. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying areas.
Abilene's economy is anchored by the education, healthcare, and military sectors, with Dyess Air Force Base serving as a major regional employer. Infrastructure development remains focused on supporting the city's role as a hub for the surrounding Big Country region.
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).
Residents in 79605 benefit from central access to major thoroughfares like US-83 and US-84, allowing for efficient travel to downtown Abilene and major employment centers within 10-15 minutes.
The ZIP code features proximity to local parks such as Red Bud Park and is within a short drive of the Abilene Zoo and various shopping districts along the South 14th and Southwest Drive corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local university population and military personnel, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising rent trajectories.
The local economy is driven by a mix of higher education, healthcare, and government services, with Dyess Air Force Base providing significant economic stability.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with a well-maintained grid of arterial roads connecting to the broader Abilene highway network.
Development is focused on infill projects and the expansion of commercial services along major traffic corridors.
The Taylor County Appraisal District manages annual property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to Abilene ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure, leading to a competitive but hardening market.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.24.7 mi
- Redbud Park4.62.3 mi
- Denton Valley Farms4.617.7 mi
- Formula Fun Adventure Park & Racing Abilene4.34.3 mi
- Adventure Cove4.11.3 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.65.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.23.1 mi
- Abilene Convention Center4.52.9 mi
- Taylor County Coliseum4.44.9 mi
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.24.7 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.65.1 mi
- Cinemark Abilene and XD4.75.1 mi
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.24.7 mi
- Redbud Park4.62.3 mi
- Free Play Arcade - Abilene4.52.7 mi
- Frontier Texas!4.83 mi
- The Grace Museum4.62.7 mi
- Buffalo Gap Historic Village4.710.9 mi
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature4.72.6 mi
- Swenson House.4.63 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.65.1 mi
- Iron Horse Travel Center4.412.4 mi
- Redbud Park4.62.3 mi
- Cal Young Park4.43.8 mi
- Oscar Rose Park4.41.3 mi
- Abilene Country Club - North4.73.4 mi
- Maxwell Golf Course3.83.2 mi
- Mall of Abilene4.12.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.22 mi
- Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store4.34.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.22.1 mi
- Kohl's4.22.3 mi
- Abilene Regional Airport4.16.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community park featuring walking trails, playgrounds, and open green space.
A regional anchor attraction located nearby, serving the broader Abilene area.
A primary commercial corridor providing diverse dining and retail options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.