Relocation Guide, Amarillo, TX
Moving to Amarillo, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Amarillo: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Amarillo at a glance
Population
200,000
Median home price
$210,000
Median rent
$1,050 / month
Cost of living index
85
Property tax
2.00% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
91°F
Winter avg low
22°F
Why people move to Amarillo
Very low cost of living
Mild summers by Texas standards
Route 66 heritage, big-sky panhandle culture
Where to live in Amarillo
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Wolflin
Historic, tree-lined, established
Puckett
Family suburb, top schools
Colonies
Upscale, master-planned
Major employers
- · Tyson Foods
- · Bell Textron
- · BSA Health System
- · Pantex
Schools
Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD; West Texas A&M nearby.
Airports
- · Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Winters get cold and windy
Isolated location
Smaller job market
Who thrives in Amarillo
RetireesAg and energy workersAffordability seekers
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