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Suburban community near highways and retail
Westwood Richland’s midcentury subdivisions are near two well-regarded elementary schools. “This neighborhood is on the northside, not too far from where I grew up,” says Tim Smith, a realtor with Barnett & Hill. He was born and raised in Abilene. “Abilene’s northside has historically been an area people weren’t drawn to, as its development lagged for many years—until now." He notes that Abilene Christian University is the city’s largest four-year institution and has spurred growth on the north side with new residential and retail developments. While progress has been slow in Westwood Richland, residents hope this momentum will soon reach the northwest end. In the meantime, the area offers some practical comforts—a grocery store and easy access to major highways. Though it lacks extensive recreational amenities, Westwood Richland is three miles from downtown and close to some of Abilene’s most popular green spaces.
Students at Stafford Elementary School cheer for the Lions.
Belle's Chicken Dinner House is a lively meal with fun and atmosphere in Westwood Richland.
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Midcentury ranch homes near two elementary schools
Westwood Richland comprises several subdivisions, including Richland Acres, Green Acres, Woodlawn and Park Plaza. These subdivisions offer a mix of properties on big corner lots with ample backyard space. “It’s a solid older neighborhood, but the homes here are smaller than you’d find in Elmwood,” Smith says. “There are plenty of rentals, but if you’re hunting for a fixer-upper, this is a spot worth checking out.” Most homes are around 1,4000 square feet and date back to the 1950s and ’60s. The neighborhood mainly has brick ranch-style homes and minimal traditional houses. They come with either double-car garages, long paved driveways or carports. Elm Creek winds through the neighborhood, and since it sits in Abilene’s floodplain, heavy rains can occasionally make the creek spill over. However, in Abilene’s generally dry climate, flooding is a rare concern. “With flooding in Abilene, some homes in the flood zone have never seen a drop, while others have. It’s a bit of a gamble," says Sylvia McMillan, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Apex and longtime Abilene resident. Homes here typically go for between $145,000 and $300,000.
Homes in Westwood Richland reflect the local character.
Homes within Westwood Richland are mostly ranch-style.
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Three miles from downtown Abilene
The neighborhood features two small shopping centers with local businesses and chain restaurants. On North Clack Street, Belle's Chicken Dinner House is an unassuming wooden shack open Thursday through Sunday. It has a homey feel with country music and playful movie character cutouts inviting guests to "head to the dark side and try a thigh." On South First Street, Szechuan serves authentic Chinese cuisine, welcomed by a stone koi fishpond outside. United Supermarkets is on North Willis Street, and La Mexicana Meat Market is a well-stocked butcher shop and grocery store nearby. Downtown Abilene is just 3 miles southwest, offering locally owned businesses, museums, and the historic Paramount Theater.
Szechuan is a popular place to grab lunch work those living in Westwood Richland.
Westwood Richland is just minutes from Downtown Abilene.
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Abilene High School offers STEM programs
The Abilene Independent School District is the largest in town, serving just over 15,000 students. Stafford Elementary, Purcell Elementary and Mann Middle School have B-minus ratings from Niche. Abilene High School has a B-plus rating and offers career and technical education courses in cybersecurity, engineering and health sciences. McMillian highlights the importance of recreational activities for students in Abilene ISD: "In West Texas, high school football and basketball are everything. Most kids participate in something."
Mann Middle School has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
Students of Abilene High School enjoy college prep-readiness classes.
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Adventure Cove is Abilene’s only water park
The neighborhood's sole green space is Coach James Valentine Park, next to Stafford Elementary School. Though it only features a small playground, it was renamed in 2022 to honor a local community member. Two miles south, Oscar Rose Park is a go-to recreational hub for families. This park is home to Abilene’s only water park, Adventure Cove, with water slides and a lazy river. McMillan says The Rose Park Senior Activity Center also plays a major role in the community, hosting $2 lunch days for seniors. She also highlights the Abilene Community Theater, a beloved fixture at the park for generations.
Coach James Valentine Park offers residents a place to picnic and play.
The Abilene Community Theater in Westwood Richland is run by local volunteers.
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Outlaws and Legends is a popular music festival each March
Five miles north, Back Porch of Texas is a popular event venue hosting one of Abilene’s most loved events. Outlaws and Legends is a real honkey tonk where locals come out in cowboy boots, hats and jeans to rock out to country music. “It’s a big music festival that takes up the whole weekend,” Smith says. “They allow a couple of hundred RVs, and people come on Thursday and stay the whole weekend.”
The Back Porch of Texas in Westwood Richland hosts a musical festival every spring.
For a rural feel with urban access, Westwood Richland is the place to call home.
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Only 8 miles from Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene is car-dependent, and highways aren’t needed to get to most places in town. U.S. Highway 84 on the neighborhood's western boundary, leading north to Lubbock. Daily noise is common with railroad tracks in the neighborhood’s southern end between North and South 1st streets. CityLink bus stops are accessible throughout the neighborhood. Abilene’s biggest employers include Hendrick Health and Dyess Air Force Base, which are within a 10-mile radius. The same distance is Abilene Regional Airport, offering six daily connecting flights to Dallas.
Westwood Richland is bordered by Highway 277 and Interstate 20.
A major employer of Westwood Richland, the U.S. military's Dyess Air Force Base is located West.
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Parks in this Area
Coach James Valentine Park
Oscar Rose Park
Transit
Airport
Abilene Regional
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westwood Richland
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westwood Richland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westwood Richland, Abilene sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westwood Richland, Abilene over the last 12 months is $389,950, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,054
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,997
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,443
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
25''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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