Abilene, TX housing market
What's happening in the Abilene market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Abilene, TX leans toward a seller's market: homes in Taylor County sell in a median of 38 days, and the number for sale is −40.8% on a year ago. Buyers should be ready to move; sellers are well placed.
12-month outlook
+3% to +7.5% for the typical Abilene home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Taylor County as a whole.
Abilene market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Abilene, TX?
$224,585 as of August 2026, +9.2% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Abilene, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +9.2% over the year to August 2026 and +28.7% over five years.
Is Abilene, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward sellers: the median home in Taylor County sells in 38 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Abilene, TX?
The typical rent is $2,016 a month as of August 2026, +34.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Abilene, TX?
324 homes were listed for sale across Taylor County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Abilene, TX?
Homegrity lists 585 licensed Abilene agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/abilene.