Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $420K
- Median rent
- $1,895/mo
- Days on market
- 21 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.41%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,545/mo STR · $1,895/mo LTR
The median listing price in Abilene, TX ZIP 79601 is $419,950 as of September 2026.
The median market rent in Abilene, TX ZIP 79601 is $1,895/month as of September 2026.
The median days on market in Abilene, TX ZIP 79601 is 21 days as of September 2026. The market is currently hot.
At a median list price of $419,950 and a median rent of $1,895/month, the gross rental yield in Abilene, TX ZIP 79601 is 5.41% as of September 2026.
In Abilene, TX ZIP 79601, median Airbnb revenue is $1,545/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,895/month as of September 2026.
Abilene, TX 79601 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 79601
Report Date: September 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Abilene, TX, are approximately 6.8% compared to the 5.8% average observed earlier in 2026, reflecting a higher cost environment for property owners in this market.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- The primary indicator of market value is the median sold price, but the median sold price is unavailable in the provided metrics, which may reflect the very small number of closed transactions in the analyzed sample or reporting lag.
- Current pricing shows a median listing price: 419,950, with a median price per square foot: 177 and a median days on market: 21, a combination that suggests active pricing interest and relatively quick turnover for listed properties in the sample while actual transaction confirmation is limited.
- Sample-level inventory dynamics point to elevated inventory relative to sales activity, which may indicate pricing friction or slower absorption despite a hot marketTemperature signal from trend indexes.
- Financing conditions are a headwind: interest rate pressure: elevated — Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Abilene, TX, are approximately 6.8% compared to the 5.8% average observed earlier in 2026, which may constrain buyer affordability even as prices trend upward.
- Rental fundamentals are strengthening: median market rent: 1,895 and rent year-over-year trend is up, supporting demand for SFR and condo ownership from an income-replacement perspective and providing an alternative liquidity channel for owners.
Notable Properties
The following 2 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.71% rate, 0.8% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 9/8/2026
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