Taylor County, Texas
Merkel Real Estate and Local Guide
Merkel is a small agricultural and railroad town in Taylor County about 17 miles west of Abilene, founded along the Texas and Pacific Railway in the early 1880s. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Merkel best.
About the area
Living in Merkel, TX
Known as "The Windmill City," a nod to its early days as "Windmill Town".
The housing market
Homes in Merkel
- About 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 75% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $99,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Merkel home
Merkel Area Historical Museum
13,000-square-foot museum of pioneer, railroad, and local history on North 7th Street
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.