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Amarillo, TX

Aggregated across 14 ZIP codes in Amarillo.

Population: 237,442 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Amarillo, TX is $215,573 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,968 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,210/month. 78 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,573

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,573
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+69.7%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$216,013
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
$233,968
Median list price
$248,754
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
896
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
287

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,210/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
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
78
Elementary schools
47
Middle schools
17
High schools
13
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
AMARILLO ISD, HIGHLAND PARK ISD, RIVER ROAD ISD
Schools include
BIVINS EL, SANBORN EL, TASCOSA H S, AMTECH CAREER ACADEMY, CAPROCK H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% 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) (7.2 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
60.8°F
Average high
73.5°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
19.7 in
Annual snowfall
6.0 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Highest AQI recorded (year)
121

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-22,651
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,038

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
28
Nearest national park
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (19 mi)
National parks include
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
211
Nearest airport
Flying K Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) (3 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 (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-398 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
63,248
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
562

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

How it compares

AmarilloState medianUS median
Median home value$215,573$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$233,968$285,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,210/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,001$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 Amarillo, TX?
$215,573.
What is the median sale price in Amarillo, TX?
$233,968.
How long do homes take to sell in Amarillo, TX?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Amarillo, TX?
Typical rent: $1,210/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Amarillo, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind.
Is Amarillo, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Amarillo, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amarillo, TX?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amarillo, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amarillo, TX?
78 schools (47 elementary, 17 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Amarillo, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 11.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Amarillo, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Amarillo, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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