An online ranker has placed Abilene among the “Best Cities for Young Families in Kansas.”

Abilene ranked behind Andover, Spring Hill, Mulvane and Hays on the list published this week by NerdWallet.com.

“Residents in Abilene, located between two highways — U.S. Route 70 and Old U.S. 40 — have seen a long-term 54% rise in median income. At the same time, Abilene housing is affordable, with the median home value in 2012 of $114,400, which is less than the state median of $127,400. With a 20-acre business park poised for development and a plan for a bike route to encompass the city, Abilene looks to grow with a balance between commercial and residential goals.

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