Abilene's housing market is experiencing strain due to economic development projects. Large data center developments have brought temporary workers and new residents to the area. This growth is having a ripple effect on the local rental market, contributing to a crisis.

As a result, Abilene Christian University is taking steps to address the issue. The university has announced plans to expand student housing, although further details are not provided here and can be found through local news sources, such as BigCountryHomepage.