What's It Like to Live in Abilene? Your Guide to Abilene, TX

Moving to Abilene, TX is a pleasant experience for those who choose to make a their home in this welcoming Texas city. Abilene, Texas, is a modestly sized city west of Fort Worth. It's close enough to the Metroplex to enjoy all the big city amenities but with a cozy country feel. Abilene is one of the best places to enjoy Texas' unique southwestern culture. It is known for rodeos and cultural events that embrace our local love of all things related to barbecue.

But what exactly is it like to live in Abilene, TX? We're more than happy to help you get a clear view of your new life, from the local weather to what we do for fun.

Abilene Weather

Abilene is known for hot summers and mild winters. Located at the edge of the humid subtropical zone, we get a reasonable amount of rain each year, and the summers aren't too dry, but our snowfall averages only about three days a year. Expect a light dusting of frost in the winter in temperatures that rarely drop below freezing. We also tend to have a long warm season and a relatively short winter, so it's short weather more often than not. If you like warm weather and you're not a big fan of icy winters, you'll love it here in Abilene.

Pros and Cons of Living in Abilene

Curious about the pros and cons of living in Abilene? Everywhere's got its perks and downsides. Here's a quick peek at what you might like or dislike about the region.

Pros:

Low cost of living

Awesome arts scene

Plenty of green parks and walkable areas

Light suburban to rural vibes

Cons

Hot summers

Flat terrain

Need a car

Cost of Living

Abilene is known for its low cost of living. Rent and home property prices are lower than both the US and Texas averages, encouraging new residents and making it easier to afford your desired lifestyle. While the cost of utilities is a little higher, the cost of housing, groceries, and transportation is more affordable. This makes Abilene an enjoyable place to live at any income level.

Getting Around

Like all Texas cities, Abilene has walkable areas, but you will need a car to get around. Distances tend to be a bit longer due to the Texas style in laying out cities. Fortunately, Abilene is also very bike-friendly, with bike parks, trails, and bike lanes in much of the city. Many neighborhoods also have slower speed limits that are great for people walking and biking. If you don't currently have transportation, you can rely on the CityLink bus system, which also offers paratransit and demand-response evening service.

Dining, Shopping, and Attractions

Abilene is a fair-sized city with everything you could want, from the restaurant to the shopping scene. If you like barbecue and steakhouses, you'll find everything you could dream of in Abilene, alongside an excellent tapestry of international cuisine. Abilene features many shopping centers ranging from posh outlet malls to local shopping hubs. One of the best locations where you'll find all the trendiest shops and brands is at the glittering Mall of Abilene.

Of course, it's not just big brand names. Abilene is a haven for small businesses of every type, from mom & pop restaurants to little handmade jewelry stores. If you love to shop local, you'll find a wonderful landscape of local shops and restaurants to explore. If you're looking for something to do on a special day, check out the Abilene Zoo, the Abilene Aquarium Terrarium, or one of the many fascinating local museums. There are also more than five water parks to help you keep cool in the summer.

Cultural Events

If you love festivals, cultural events, and local art, then you'll love Abilene's cultural events calendar. Abilene holds at least two rodeos a year: the primary West Texas Fair Rodeo and a smaller ranch rodeo as part of the Western Heritage Classic.

In addition to the rodeo scene, you'll love Abilene's celebrations of the arts (and other things) that occur all year, including:

Finding an Apartment in Abilene

Abilene is a welcoming city to live in, and embracing the SouthWest principles of hospitality and spacious design, finding a great apartment in Abilene is easy. Start your search at the Country Club Villas. You'll love the airy floorplan designs, modern amenities, sunny patios, and roomy walk-in closets. Keep cool in the shimmering lagoon swimming pool and embrace the local cuisine with outdoor barbecue grills.

If you're looking for the perfect place in Abilene to call home, contact us and explore our availabilities.