Abilene, TX metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Abilene, TX metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$248K

6.5% YoY

Days on Market

45 days

43.7% YoY

Active Inventory

389

48.9% YoY

Homes Sold

191

51.6% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Abilene, TX metro area Market Summary

The Abilene, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $248K, up 6.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 45 days on the market, 43.7% shorter than a year ago.

There are 389 homes for sale — 48.9% fewer than last year. With 2.0 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 230 new listings were added during this period, up 0.9% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 16.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

62

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.0
Days on Market 45
Price Drops 19.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.2%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 41.4%
Days on Market (National: 66) 31.8%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Texas Median

Median Price (Texas: $330K) 24.8%
Days on Market (Texas: 88) 48.9%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 41% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Abilene, TX metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$258K

Price per Sq Ft

$153

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.2%

Months of Supply

2.0

Sold Above List

16.8%

Price Drops

19.8%

New Listings

230

0.9% YoY

Pending Sales

245

Off Market in 2 Weeks

38.8%

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