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Buffalo Gap, TX

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Population
684
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,910 ft
Median Home Value
$201,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$104,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Buffalo Gap

Located in the rolling hills of the Callahan Divide just fifteen minutes south of Abilene, Buffalo Gap offers a peaceful small-town setting with plenty of character. With around 550 residents, the community enjoys a quiet, relaxed pace under canopies of large live oaks. Families moving to the area often choose Buffalo Gap for the well-regarded Jim Ned school district, while the short drive up Highway 89 makes commuting into Abilene simple.

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The town blends frontier history with a friendly local culture. The Buffalo Gap Historic Village preserves dozens of authentic buildings from the late 1800s, while the famous Perini Ranch Steakhouse brings visitors from across Texas for classic chuckwagon cooking. For anyone looking for starry night skies, a tight-knit neighborhood, and room to spread out, Buffalo Gap is an easy place to settle into.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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