Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (22) F
Ebby's Edibles and Getables
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Roasters
Coffee Shop
Texas Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Roasters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Peete's Cofffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
The 806
Coffee Shop
Cliffside Coffee
Coffee Shop
Leaf & Bubble Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (29) A+
Amarillo Historical Museum
Museum
Hodgetown Stadium
Stadium
Harrington House
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Globe News Center
Theatre Arts
Madame Queen
Museum
Amarillo Museum of Art
Museum
The Pit
Theatre Arts
American Quarter Horse Museum
Museum
AC Museum of natural history
Museum
Coyote West Night Club
Nightclub
Dick Bivins Stadium
Stadium
Potter County Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Amarillo Zoo
Zoo
Wonderland Amusement Park
Theme Park
Unknown Name
Theme Park
Hornet
Attraction
Food and Drink (149) D-
JR's Pool Palace
Bar
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Lone Star Liquor
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Texas Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Donut Stop
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Villa
Fast Food
Fitness (14) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (27) F
Scratch Made Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Amigos
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Peete's Cofffee and Tea
Grocery Store
Market Street United
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Franks Bakery
Bakery
Fountain of Health
Health Food
United Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Happy Market
Grocery Store
Healthy Creations
Health Food
My Sweet Creations By CL Bakery
Bakery
Parks (134) A+
El Alamo Park
Park
Sandborn Park
Park
The Ruckus Kid's Corral
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Centennial Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Rattlers Civic Arena
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
ANB Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
East Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Ellwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oliver Eakle Park
Park
Wolflin Elementary School Park
Park
Memorial Park Playground
Playground
Memorial Splash Pad
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Tri-State Fairgrounds Arena
Park
Shops (205) C+
Martha's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Toot'n Totum
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Food Store
Convenience Store
Kress
Department Store
Center City Furniture
Furniture
Family Discount Store
Convenience Store
Toot'n Totum
Convenience Store
The House of Furniture
Furniture
UCI Documents
Electronics
Toot'n Totum
Convenience Store
Willow Creek Overhead Door
Home Improvement
Sun City Tanz
Beauty
Toot'n Totum
Convenience Store
Amarillo Laptop Repair
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pak-A-Sak
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Castle Furniture
Furniture
A & D Discount
Convenience Store
1st Nails
Beauty
K & L Discount
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Amarillo.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations
F
Transfer Station Routes 1-8
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Amarillo is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Amarillo crime rates are 4,125 per 100k, which is 53% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,377 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
749 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C+

The median income in Amarillo is $49,684 - which is 9% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$49,684
D+
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (103)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Amarillo Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Amigos
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
D & S
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Amarillo Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Avondale Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rick's Dental Ceramics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Amarillo home prices are $120,500 - which is 16% lower than Texas
Home Price
$120,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
5%
B
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D

The Amarillo graduation rate is 78% - which is equal to Texas
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (72) F
Sanborn Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School
St Marys Cathedral School
Wolflin Elementary School
Landergin Elementary School
Lawndale Elementary School
Mann Middle
Bowie 6Th Grade Campus
Bowie Middle
Johnny N Allen-6Th Grade Campus
Emerson Elementary School
Bivins Elementary School
Austin Middle
Rogers Elementary School
Tradewind Elementary School
St Andrew'S Episcopal School
Humphrey'S Highland Elementary School
Lamar Elementary School
Lee Elementary School
Oak Dale Elementary School
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Coronado Elementary School
Carver Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary School
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
High Schools (19) F
Caprock H S
North Heights Alter
Palo Duro H S
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
San Jacinto Christian Academy
Tascosa H S
Premier H S Of Amarillo
Amarillo Area Center For Advanced Learning
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ratings B+

Amarillo has an overall rating of 75% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes
C
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The B I G Texan ! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 27, 2020) Route 66 traveler here.
When in town, be sure to visit The Big Texan Steak Ranch....and good luck finishing that 72 oz. steak in an hour, ha ha !
Also, be sure to stop by the classic Philips 66 gas station !
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Amarillo, TX - A City with some Funk! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 05, 2010) I'm not a huge fan of the West Texas plains, but I've always been surprised at how much I like Amarillo. It's a very funky, livable city. Many artists live in Amarillo due to the lower than average cost of living, and the Historic 66 District downtown is the center of Amarillo's ...Read More art community. Public-art displays such as the Cadillac Ranch along Interstate 40 and the Dynamite Museum, a series of mock road signs located throughout the city, add to Amarillo's eclectic appeal.

One of the most famous attractions in Amarillo is the Big Texan Steak Ranch. At the Big Texan, if you eat a 72-ounce steak in less than an hour, you get your dinner for free. It reminds me of that restaurant in "The Great Outdoors" with John Candy. While I've never been tempted to try it, I will report that the Big Texan, although touristy, is a lot of fun, and the normal-sized steaks are very tasty. Amarillo is also home to the largest number of Laotian restaurants in Texas. These are definitely worth visiting, especially if you like spicy food. Read Less
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Amarillo, TX

When you think of Texas' Panhandle, one of the first cities that comes to mind is Amarillo. With some of the most breathtaking scenery in the entire United States, Amarillo is a hidden Texas gem that is starting to attract attention from Texans and those who currently reside outside the state. At an altitude of over 3,500, Amarillo offers a welcome escape from the blistering Texas heat. This advantageous location also blesses the city with some of the cleanest air in the state. Over 195,000 people are in on the best kept secret in the Lone Star State, and they choose to call the city home.

Interstate 27 and Interstate 40 both cut through Amarillo, and they offer drivers in the city easy access to most of the major points of interest. In addition to the freeways, Highways 287, 87, and 60 crisscross through the city providing drivers with ample options to get from point a to point b. Those who are fed up with driving can utilize Amarillo's public transit system. While it is not a very large system, it does provide a consistent number of routes, and the city has committed to constructing a number of terminals to expand its capacity.

Cadillac Ranch is one of the city's best known attractions. It is an eclectic collection of artwork that can only be found in Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon Park is one of the city's best outdoor getaways. Hikers, bikers, and adventurers will enjoy over 60 acres of desert trails and beauty that makes for a great weekend getaway. The Panhandle-Plains Historic Museum should be high on the list of things to do for a newcomer to the area since it provides a comprehensive overview of life in this Texas town.

One of the reasons why people love Amarillo is the fact that it has very affordable home prices when compared to other Texas cities. The Amarillo Independent School District also offers children an outstanding education that is on par with any in the state. Those looking to buy or rent a home in Amarillo may want to check out the Puckett West neighborhood or the Southpark Windsor area of town to see if they can find a place that meets their needs.

Amarillo offers residents a high quality of life with plenty of things to do in the city. Summer months see Wonderland Amusement Park come to life as families and teenagers converge on the park to enjoy the cool evening breezes and the thrilling rides. Amarillo is also where you will find some of the best BBQ in all of Texas. One of the locals favorite joints is Tyler's Barbecue. Be sure to check it out.

C- Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Amarillo? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

El Alamo Park
Sandborn Park
The Ruckus Kid's Corral
Unknown Name
Centennial Plaza
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Rattlers Civic Arena

Entertainment

Amarillo Historical Museum
Hodgetown Stadium
Harrington House
Unknown Name
Globe News Center
Madame Queen
Amarillo Museum of Art
The Pit

Food & Drink

JR's Pool Palace
Schlotzsky's
Long John Silver's
McDonald's
Wendy's
Taco Bell
Arby's
Lone Star Liquor

F Commute

Is public transit available in Amarillo? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Amarillo.
Drive to Work
81%

5% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
1%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
1%

2% lower than the US average

A Health & Safety

Is Amarillo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
Plum Creek Speciality Hospital
Panhandle Surgical Hospital
North West Texas Healthcare System
The Pavillion Hospital
Vibra Hospital of Amarillo
Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center
Baptist Saint Anthony's Health System

Pharmacies

D & S
United Supermarkets Pharmacy
King's Compounding Pharmacy
Amarillo Diagnostic Pharmacy
Panhandle Nuclear Pharmacy
Walgreens
Amigos
Avondale Pharmacy

Doctors

Northwest Texas Physician Group - Craig

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