Amarillo
- City in Texas
Amarillo
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Texas
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 471 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$138,900
National
$229,800Median Rent
$876
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Amarillo Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Amarillo
Top Private Schools Near Amarillo
- grade A+
Ascension Academy
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade A minus
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade B+
San Jacinto Christian Academy
- Rating 3.36 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Mary's School
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault638.6national 282.7
- Murder7.5national 6.1
- Rape70.4national 40.7
- Robbery120.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary699national 500.1
- Theft2,447.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft532.2national 284
Residents
Working in Amarillo
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,941
National
$64,994Similar Places
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Amarillo Reviews
Rating 3.65 out of 5 471 reviews
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It is a small city. I love the small town feel with the opportunity to do large city activities. The citizens are respectful, kind, and hard working. Amarillo has great first responders and a supporting community! The cost of living is one of the best in Texas! Amarillo also has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the State of Texas, residents have no problem finding a job here! It is believed that there are more jobs than there are people! Exceptional education is provided here and there are many college opportunities. Great place to raise a family!
I enjoy living in Amarillo. The community is very friendly and inviting to all. There are many advances being made in the city such as the new baseball team and field, new sports facilities, downtown growth and remodeling, overall city growth. There is also the expansion of the 'loop' around Amarillo which is a large highway around the city to provide quick transportation away from traffic. The road work, however, is taking a long time. There is also not many activities to engage in for simple fun. However, there is the nearby Palo Duro Canyon which is a fun nature get-away. Overall, Amarillo is a great mix of city and small town friendliness.
As someone who has lived here my entire life, I do not have the perspective of an outsider, but I do feel like my opinion about the city is well-rounded. Amarillo is a great city if you're looking for somewhere cheap to buy a house, looking to have kids, have a decent job, and settle down.
We are in one of the most conservative-voting congressional districts in the country, but you can't really tell because people are generally really friendly and mind their own business (until contentious topics are discussed). Do not move here if you are a liberal (I would consider myself more left-leaning as a younger person) because you'll hate it. Don't move here if you like nice weather or pretty scenery. And don't move here if you want a vibrant, busy, walkable city. Amarillo has none of that.
Amarillo is trying its best, but I think for most people it will just be the nondescript city they pass through when going to ski in Colorado or east and west on I40.
We are in one of the most conservative-voting congressional districts in the country, but you can't really tell because people are generally really friendly and mind their own business (until contentious topics are discussed). Do not move here if you are a liberal (I would consider myself more left-leaning as a younger person) because you'll hate it. Don't move here if you like nice weather or pretty scenery. And don't move here if you want a vibrant, busy, walkable city. Amarillo has none of that.
Amarillo is trying its best, but I think for most people it will just be the nondescript city they pass through when going to ski in Colorado or east and west on I40.