Amarillo, TX

Living in Amarillo

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 12
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 36
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Schools 44
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Residents

199k Population +12k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
24% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$690 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amarillo

United States45
Texas51
Amarillo Metro Area69
Potter County83

Property Crime in Amarillo

United States48
Texas58
Amarillo Metro Area79
Potter County94

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 3
Feb 40 1 2
Mar 47 1 2
Apr 56 2 0
May 65 3 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 78 3 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 46 1 1
Dec 36 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amarillo

Inland Flooding49
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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