Abilene, TX Rankings


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Abilene, TX is ranked as an excellent place to live according to the BestPlaces rankings. It has a high quality of life, low cost of living and great public services. Abilene ranks highly in terms of amenities, health care, education and crime rates. The city also enjoys strong economy which has attracted many people from both within the state and beyond. The local unemployment rate is well below the national average at 3.2%, making it one of the best places to find jobs in Texas. With great amenities including restaurants, bars and shopping centers, Abilene provides a comfortable lifestyle for its residents. Overall, Abilene is a safe place to live with plenty of opportunity for its citizens.

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#32 2005 Best Places to Live
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#60 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#85 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#116 Best Green Cities
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I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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