Housing by town in Taylor County, Texas
Taylor County, Texas has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,159 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $925 in 2015–2019 (+25.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Tuscola has the highest median gross rent ($1,581) and Trent the lowest ($715).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,159 (±$24)
- Households that rent
- 39.5%
- Median household income
- $67,139
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Taylor County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $1,157 | 43.9% | $62,648 | $183,700 | $2,699 |
| Buffalo Gap | $1,179 | 16.1% | $104,750 | $201,300 | $2,250 |
| Impact | — | 20.0% | — | — | — |
| Lawn | $1,075 | 22.4% | $61,250 | $69,400 | $1,008 |
| Merkel | $1,058 | 27.0% | $73,500 | $115,100 | $1,164 |
| Potosi | — | 5.6% | $121,543 | $354,200 | $4,025 |
| Trent | $715 | 12.2% | $85,000 | $59,100 | $638 |
| Tuscola | $1,581 | 20.9% | $84,931 | $191,000 | $2,153 |
| Tye | $940 | 18.5% | $48,421 | $62,600 | $665 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,250 | $51,600 |
| 2 people | $22,150 | $36,850 | $59,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,750 | $79,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,150 | $91,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
How the places in Taylor County rank across Texas
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Police departments in Taylor County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Sheriff's Office | 19,817 | 29 | 98 |
| Merkel Police Department | 2,492 | 2 | 19 |
| Tye Police Department | 1,256 | 2 | 10 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Taylor County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79606 | 29,182 | $1,194 | $272,600 | $79,196 | 47.0% |
| 79605 | 28,467 | $1,117 | $163,600 | $62,929 | 39.8% |
| 79602 | 27,425 | $1,211 | $248,100 | $89,551 | 24.3% |
| 79603 | 23,548 | $1,068 | $120,900 | $53,513 | 37.3% |
| 79562 | 5,070 | $1,821 | $329,800 | $109,572 | 9.4% |
| 79536 | 5,047 | $1,198 | $136,400 | $71,131 | 26.0% |
| 79607 | 3,315 | $1,399 | — | $62,637 | 99.0% |
| 79541 | 1,550 | — | $271,400 | $71,032 | 15.6% |
| 79508 | 1,078 | $1,179 | $210,000 | $105,000 | 7.3% |
| 79563 | 964 | $933 | $64,600 | $49,276 | 17.3% |
| 79530 | 392 | $1,100 | $88,300 | $71,979 | 21.4% |
| 79566 | 230 | — | $136,100 | $77,000 | 34.0% |
| 79699 | 113 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Taylor County
Which place in Taylor County has the highest rent?
Tuscola has the highest median gross rent, $1,581 (±$282) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Taylor County has the lowest rent?
Trent has the lowest median gross rent, $715 (±$56) a month.
What is the median rent in Taylor County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Taylor County is $1,159 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taylor County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taylor County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Abilene, TX MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .