At a Glance
Median Income
$62,469
$35,133 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
Zillow: $211,528
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
692/100K
2,692/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Amarillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amarillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amarillo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amarillo residents earn a median household income of $62,469 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,133. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,057 business establishments, including 378 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amarillo is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,528. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Amarillo reports 692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,692/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Amarillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amarillo has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population200,945
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,939/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,469
Per Capita$35,133
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$11,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,800
Rent$1,049
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$211,528
Housing Units87,793
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent692/100K
Property2,692/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault522/100K
Burglary380/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,394/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation3,668 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Amarillo was founded in 1887.
The median home in Amarillo was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 378 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.