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Amarillo, TX — ZIP 79109

Population: 43,578 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79109 (Amarillo, TX) is $238,581 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,099/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,581

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,581
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.3%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+56.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,581
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,000
Median list price
$264,950
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
147
For-sale inventory
163
Active listings
130
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
55

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,099/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN), PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, AMARILLO ISD
Schools include
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO, PREMIER H S OF AMARILLO, AMARILLO H S, AUSTIN MIDDLE, BONHAM MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pantex Plant (USDOE) (21.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
614
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,591
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,372

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (31 mi)
National parks include
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Palo Duro Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL, BSA HOSPITAL, VA AMARILLO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+254 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,478
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,823
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79109State medianUS median
Median home value$238,581$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,099/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,478$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 79109?
$238,581.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79109?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79109?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79109?
Typical rent: $1,099/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79109?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79109?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79109?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79109?
14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79109 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79109?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79109?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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