Best Places to Live in Buffalo Gap, Texas

Small city - North-central Texas, 185 miles west of Dallas. October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Buffalo Gap, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Historic/cultural interest
-Small-town atmosphere
-Cost of living

Cons

-Low incomes
-Recreation
-Isolation

Local Listings in Buffalo Gap

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$139,000

1478 Warren St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1740 SqFt

$549,000

172 County Road 695
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2717 SqFt

$649,000

510 West St
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2812 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Abilene Metro Area

Abilene is a former watering hole and junction where the Chisolm Trail met the railroad. Today the area is largely supported by agriculture but also has some minor manufacturing, three small colleges and universities, and nearby Dyess Air Force Base. The town has a good set of arts and cultural amenities for a town its size, and has been recognized for its use of the arts to preserve and revitalize the historic district.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Texas
County: Taylor County
Metro Area: Abilene Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Buffalo Gap
Zip Codes: 79508
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1790 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Buffalo Gap is 3.2% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Buffalo Gap jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Buffalo Gap's cost of living is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Buffalo Gap's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Buffalo Gap, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Taylor county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Buffalo Gap's population is 451 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 10.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Buffalo Gap is $147,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.8%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Buffalo Gap public schools spend $10,450 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Buffalo Gap. More Education

Best Places to Live in Buffalo Gap Rankings

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#85	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Housing Market in Buffalo Gap

It's a good time to buy in Buffalo Gap. Home Appreciation is up 4.5% in the last 12 months. Browse Buffalo Gap Real Estate

The median home price in Buffalo Gap is $147,500. Browse Homes in this Range.

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ZIP CODES IN BUFFALO GAP, TEXAS

79508

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