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Abilene, Texas is a mid-sized city located in West Texas known for its friendly community, affordable cost of living, and strong economy. It is home to three universities and offers a variety of outdoor activities and cultural experiences. As a popular place to live in Texas, Abilene has garnered numerous user reviews on BestPlaces.net, with many people sharing their personal experiences and opinions about living in this particular place.
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- According to Sarah C., Abilene is a great place for families with children due to its strong school system and safe neighborhoods. She says, "I have lived in Abilene for 10 years and I wouldn't want to raise my children anywhere else. The schools are top-notch and the community is very family-friendly."
- On the other hand, John M. mentions the city's hot and dry climate as a downside. He states, "The summers in Abilene can be brutal, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. If you can handle the heat, then you'll enjoy living here."
- Lisa R. praises the city's affordable cost of living, stating, "Compared to other cities in Texas, Abilene is very affordable. You can get a nice house for a fraction of the price you would pay in cities like Austin or Dallas."
- However, David S. has a different perspective on the job market in Abilene. He says, "Finding a good-paying job in Abilene can be challenging. Many people commute to nearby cities for work, so keep that in mind if you're considering moving here for employment opportunities."
Overall, the majority of user reviews on BestPlaces.net mention Abilene's strong sense of community, family-friendly atmosphere, and affordable cost of living as the main reasons for enjoying living in this city. However, the hot and dry climate and limited job market are also noted as potential drawbacks.
based on 17 ReviewsGet to know Abilene with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Abilene
Single scene is lacking for over 30 - 1/31/2009
I have lived here for five years being stationed at Dyess AFB. I love the sense of community here and the first I noticed was how friendly the people were. I have become a member of a wonderful church that have become my family. My only complaint this city is the lack of places to meet quality single men over the age of 30. This is a great place to raise a family because of the reasons I mentioned before but not the place to live in hopes of meeting a
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Abilene...The Friendly Frontier - 5/31/2007
Abilene is known as "The Friendly Frontier" and it really lives up to the name plus the city has a lot of other great attributes. Growing up in a large metropolitian area I came to Abilene to attend college and have never left...choosing to raise my family here. Besides all the friendly people here, Abilene is home to the "10 minute rush hour" and has a very low crime rate and the unemployment rate here is very low...about the only people not working are those who choose not too. The sunsets here are unbelievable...
they are so beautiful. If you are looking for a great place to slow down and enjoy life check out Abilene...it won't disappoint you...it didn't
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Never going back! - 1/30/2007
I was raised in Abilene and thankfully was able to move away after I turned 18. I will never be going back for anything other than visiting family for a short time. It is an ok place to live if you have never been out of Texas and don't know any better. It has flat as a pancake terrain except for the tiny brown hills around Buffalo Gap with mostly bushes that they like to call trees, and almost dried up, murky, muddy lakes with reddish brown water. Deffinatly wouldn't be appealing to the outdoorsy type. The most excitement that I can remmember when I was younger was the beuatiful lightning displays and having to take shelter whenever a tornado would be spotted over Dyess. Anyway, hate to sound so critical but I did grow up there so I should know. I wouldn't ever recommend moving to Abilene, you can deffinatly do better. Oh yea, and the schools that I went to really
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Excellent Educational Institutions - 11/30/2006
Abilene has 3 universities as well as several technical colleges. The town is home to a large Air Force base. There are a large number of retirees in the community. The city has a huge Christian base and numerous
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Hot - 5/4/2006
Climate here in abilene is hot. Also, like much of texas, we have pretty bad thunderstorms in the
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Abilene...not the best or the worst city in Texas - 7/18/2005
Abilene, once rated in the top 100 best cities to live in, certainly is interesting. It is also known for its large number of churches per capita. Overall, the city (which has a small-town attitude) is an okay place to live if you are retired. Home to Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene has many residents who are transplanted. It is also home to three Christian based Universities: Abilene Christian University (Church of Christ), Hardin-Simmons University (Southern Baptist) and McMurry University (United Methodist).
Unemployment rates are high for the size of the city. Most jobs available are those in retail or fast food. In the last 3 years, the Abilene Independent School District has had to close down a particularly large number of elementary and middle schools due to families leaving the city. Most families have had to move to larger cities in search of better paying jobs to raise families.
On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would have to rate Abilene as a 4 of
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