Neighborhood in Abilene, Taylor County
Living in West Abilene, Abilene
5th of 6areas in Abilene
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Abilene overall: C
West Abilene covers part of Abilene, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Abilene. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Education levels scores low (16 of 100)
- Health scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | 0.7 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 1.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 11,210
- Median rent
- $1,170
- Median home value
- $134,000
- Household income
- $63,500
- Average commute
- 16 min
- Homes owned
- 61%
What it's like to live in West Abilene
West Abilene is an area in Abilene with about 11,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.
It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 6 areas in Abilene, which grades C overall.
Pros of living in West Abilene
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in West Abilene
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
West Abilene report card
Each grade compares West Abilene with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B+
Median rent $1,170, homes cost 2.1x income.
75 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $63,500, 3.9% unemployed.
25 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.
23 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 457 violent crimes per 100k, 1,659 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
32 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 16 min, 6.0% work from home.
88 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
14% have a bachelor’s degree.
16 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
22% of adults uninsured.
9 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
61% of homes owner-occupied.
30 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
35 of 100 vs TX areas
West Abilene compared with Abilene
Better than Abilene
- Home value to income: 2.1x28% lower than Abilene (2.9x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%5 points higher than Abilene (56%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%4 points lower than Abilene (53%)
Worse than Abilene
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%13 points lower than Abilene (27%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 22%5 points higher than Abilene (18%)
- People below the poverty line: 21%4 points higher than Abilene (16%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CPurcell ElementaryElementary, Abilene ISD0.1 mi
- DMann MiddleMiddle, Abilene ISD1 mi
- BAbilene High SchoolHigh, Abilene ISD1 mi
Cost of living in West Abilene
Median rent in West Abilene is $1,170 a month, about the same as the Abilene median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $134,000, 27% lower than the Abilene median, which means a monthly payment of about $884 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Abilene | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Abilene | $1,170 | $1,157 | $1,403 |
| Median home value27% lower than Abilene | $134,000 | $183,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income28% lower than Abilene | 2.1x | 2.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Abilene | 49% | 53% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Abilene | 61% | 56% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than Abilene | 9.4% | 12% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Abilene | 1964 | 1975 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $733
- Property tax
- $150
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,170
Based on a $134,000 home in West Abilene, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Abilene | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeAbout the same as Abilene | $63,500 | $62,648 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Abilene | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points higher than Abilene | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Abilene | 14% | 27% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Abilene | 16 min | 16 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than Abilene | 6.0% | 8.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Abilene | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Abilene | 89% | 92% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesModerate
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in West Abilene
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Abilene
- 1BSouth AbileneMedian rent $1,390
- 2C+Southwest AbileneMedian rent $1,190
- 3C+East AbileneMedian rent $1,310
- 4CMeadows Mobile Home ParkMedian rent $1,060
- 6D+Central AbileneMedian rent $1,050
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Ft. Concho EastSan Angelo
- D+Northeast LufkinLufkin
- D+Central VictoriaVictoria
Questions about West Abilene
Is West Abilene a good place to live?
West Abilene covers part of Abilene, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Abilene. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in West Abilene?
Median rent in West Abilene is $1,170 a month, about the same as the Abilene median. The median home is worth $134,000, 27% lower than the Abilene median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Abilene.
What schools serve West Abilene?
The closest rated public schools are Purcell Elementary (elementary, rated C), Mann Middle (middle, rated D) and Abilene High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 10 Census block groups in this part of Abilene that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.