32 Underrated College Towns You'll Want To Move To

29. Abilene, Texas – Abilene Christian University

Abilene has that quiet Texas grit mixed with surprising creative flair. Anchored by Abilene Christian University, this West Texas town is blooming with public art, music venues, and boutique coffee shops that belie its cowboy exterior. The revitalized downtown is walkable, with murals, bakeries, and a strong sense of pride. The local economy is stable, cost of living is low, and the people? Warm in all the right ways. For those craving space—literal and figurative—Abilene offers room to think, build, and belong without losing that spark of possibility.