Clyde offers small-town charm with strong community connections
Clyde is quintessentially small-town Texas, just east of Abilene on Interstate 20. Its residents passionately support the local high school football team, get together at independently owned restaurants and gather at church on Sunday. “It’s super community-centric,” says Realtor Kimm Ferrell, team lead of the Ferrell Realty Group with Remax Big Country. She’s sold homes across the region for over a decade and lives nearby. “It’s all about supporting each other and each other’s kids. People rise above for anybody in need, whether through a charity event or raising money, they take care of one another.” Clyde offers proximity to Abilene with lower housing values. “A lot of people who live in Clyde commute to Abilene for work,” Ferrell says. Several churches serve the community, like Clyde Church of Christ and First Baptist Church.
Buyers find affordable homes and some million-dollar ranches
Clyde’s suburban and rural landscapes offer diverse housing styles and property sizes. “You can buy hundreds of acres out there in the country,” Ferrell says. “But if you’re talking in town, it’s a traditional neighborhood setup. There are some new developments with houses that are super affordable and some established homes.” Buyers will find 20th-century ranch-style homes, bungalows and cottages, along with recently built contemporary homes. The median sale price for a home in Clyde is around $245,000. “The housing is very affordable compared to Abilene,” Ferrell says. “And the property taxes are lower.” Several property owners operate 100-plus-acre ranches on the community’s outskirts, with the accompanying land often selling for over $1 million.
Friday night football brings the town together for the Bulldogs
Clyde Consolidated Independent School District serves over 1,400 students and scores a B-minus on Niche. Clyde Elementary School enrolls pre-kindergarten through second-grade students, and third through fifth graders attend Clyde Intermediate. Both schools score a B-minus. Clyde Junior High has a B, and Clyde High School receives a B-minus. The high school offers several Career Technology Education programs, including robotics and automation technology, welding and law enforcement. Students can also join the high school’s football team, which brings the community together for Friday night games. “Everyone is always very supportive of all the kids,” Ferrell says. “They’re wearing gold and black, and it’s all about the Bulldogs.”
Sports complex and lake offer year-round outdoor fun
Clyde offers several public spaces that encourage outdoor recreation. Amid the community’s semi-arid landscapes, the facilities at Hanner Sports Complex stand out. Bright-green baseball and soccer turf fields frequently host tournaments. The complex also has tennis and pickleball courts, as well as a playground and a splash pad. Clyde Lake’s still waters bring folks out to the community’s quiet southeast corner for fishing and boating; anglers often reel in largemouth bass and channel catfish. Plenty of vibrant, drought-resistant vegetation and undeveloped paths surround the lake, keeping it natural and scenic. Several event venues and farms pepper Clyde’s countryside. Denton Valley Farms is a family-run business that booms in popularity in the fall. The farm operates a corn maze, pony rides and zip lines, among dozens of additional attractions. They also serve drinks and food.
Clyde has essential shopping with a few local restaurants
Clyde offers the basics when it comes to shopping. “There’s a grocery store, some convenience stores, general stores and feed stores,” Ferrell says. “All the things you would need are there, just on a smaller scale. If you want a bigger scale, you can drive to Abilene.” United Supermarkets, the town’s primary grocery source, sits just off South Access Road near a bank and hardware store. Gas stations and a couple of fast-food restaurants, like McDonald’s and Starbucks, are concentrated near Interstate 20. A few locally owned restaurants pepper the community. Pizza Haus keeps it simple with pies, a few toppings and breadsticks comprising much of its menu, while La Tejanita Burritos has daily specials like the Tuesday taco plate and Monday cheese enchiladas. Clyde Farm and Ranch helps supply outlying farms and ranches.
Quick access to Abilene for work and healthcare
Interstate 20 cuts through the heart of this car-dependent community. The interstate connects to Abilene, about 15 miles west, and Baird, 7 miles east. A small medical clinic is available in Clyde, but folks mainly head into Abilene for healthcare; Hendrick Medical Center is about 17 miles away. Abilene Regional Airport, around 13 miles away, offers domestic flights.
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