Abilene, Texas · ZIP 79603

Abilene — ZIP 79603

Abilene (79603) scores 60/100 — Fair for Abilene. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $148K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency26%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index73/100

Typical home value$148K

Median rent$1,892/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$148K

Median Rent

$1,892/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

219

Violent Crime

Property Crime

185

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Taylor County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
ABILENE H S	09–12	1,798	35%	40%
MARTINEZ EL	PK–05	371	31%	34%
PURCELL EL	PK–05	537	27%	33%
MANN MIDDLE	06–08	776	23%	38%
STAFFORD EL	PK–05	473	23%	38%
TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE	KG–12	834	21%	37%
ORTIZ EL	PK–05	523	21%	27%
LONG EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	692	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,876

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79603 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 79603 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79603 is approximately $148K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 79603 in Abilene has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.