Living in Abernathy, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abernathy · Census data 2020–2024
Abernathy has 3,278 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $87,531 (12% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $176,400, the median rent is $868/month.
Abernathy at a glance
- Population
- 3,278
- Median age
- 34.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $87,531State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $176,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $868/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Abernathy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Abernathy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abernathy the median home value is $176,400, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $868 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,493 a month in housing costs.
Abernathy median household income
The median household income in Abernathy is $87,531 and the income per person is $32,865. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Abernathy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,273
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.86
Abernathy demographics
- Population
- 3,278
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 1,147
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abernathy ›
Education in Abernathy
27% of adults 25 and older in Abernathy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abernathy
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Abernathy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy | 3,278 | $87,531 | $176,400 | $868 |
| New Deal | 668 | $96,500 | — | $718 |
| Shallowater | 2,955 | $89,107 | $210,000 | $1,202 |
| Petersburg | 699 | $51,250 | $72,700 | $642 |
| Idalou | 2,151 | $58,500 | $211,000 | $678 |
| Hale Center | 2,037 | $57,083 | $76,200 | $594 |
| Anton | 1,053 | $52,000 | $63,500 | $781 |
| Lubbock | 264,814 | $60,895 | $212,400 | $1,182 |
| Lorenzo | 834 | $46,389 | $100,800 | $665 |
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What is the median household income in Abernathy, TX?
The median household income in Abernathy is $87,531, 12% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Abernathy?
The median home value in Abernathy is $176,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Abernathy?
The median gross rent in Abernathy is $868 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Abernathy, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3%.
What is the median age in Abernathy?
The median age in Abernathy is 34.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Abernathy?
The average commute to work in Abernathy is 22 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abernathy?
The unemployment rate in Abernathy is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abernathy?
27% of adults in Abernathy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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