Abernathy, Texas, is a small rural city established in the 1900s due to the Santa Fe Railroad, serving as a midpoint between Plainview and Lubbock. With a population of around 2,800, Abernathy maintains its agricultural roots, with cattle and dairy farms surrounding the area. The community features low-cost housing and highly rated schools, making it an attractive place for families. Abernathy ISD, including Abernathy Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, all have high ratings, and Texas Tech University is located less than 30 minutes south. The majority of homes are traditional and ranch-style, with prices ranging from $25,000 to $700,000, and a median sale price of $230,000. Interstate 27 runs through the city, providing easy access to Plainview, 28 miles north, and Lubbock, 18 miles south. Local amenities include a few storefronts such as dollar stores, auto repair shops, and a John Deere dealership, along with dining options like Mi Familia Mexican steakhouse and Ricky’s On Main. Abernathy also has a 42-acre community park with playgrounds, picnic areas, a performance pavilion, a fishing pond, and sports fields, located next to Antelope Stadium where families gather to support their high school football team.
