Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Amarillo
Amarillo, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$906
Population
203,967
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Relish the quintessential Texas experience in the Panhandle
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Historic
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Charming
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Amarillo welcomes residents with its distinctive Texas character and sweeping views of the Texas Panhandle. Home to over 200,000 residents, the city offers rental options from downtown lofts to suburban apartments with plenty of space. The San Jacinto neighborhood draws renters with its historic architecture and local shops. Rental costs remain moderate, with average rents around $841, and one-bedroom apartments averaging $830 monthly, representing a 1.5% year-over-year increase.
The Route 66 Historic District and Amarillo Cultural District anchor the city's arts scene, featuring performances at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts and exhibitions at the Amarillo Museum of Art. Just outside the city, Palo Duro Canyon State Park - the second-largest canyon system in the United States - offers miles of hiking and biking trails. The medical district, centered around the Harrington Regional Medical Center, serves the community's healthcare needs. Amarillo's most photographed landmark, Cadillac Ranch, showcases ten classic Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field. The annual Tri-State Fair & Rodeo, a tradition since 1921, brings together communities from Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas each September.
Explore the City
The Amarillo National Bank Neon Sign is a classic landmark.
Palo Duro Canyon stretches out below.
Restaurants in Amarillo serve up delicious Texan fare.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,132
Average: $75,074
Education
41,879
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
99,131
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Amarillo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Amarillo, TX is $641 for a studio, $907 for one bedroom, $1,161 for two bedrooms, and $1,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amarillo has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$907/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$1,600/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Amarillo, TX is 18.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Amarillo is 41.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $641 - $1,374. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 11.4% less for utilities, and 8.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Amarillo, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Sundown Lane Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
266 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
867 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
615 Students
Public
Grades K-8
410 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
874 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,170 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
910 Students
Public
Grades K-12
472 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Amarillo Zoo and Thompson Park
- Amarillo Botanical Garden
- Don Harrington Discovery Center
- Wildcat Bluff Nature Center
Airports
- Rick Husband Amarillo International
Top Apartments in Amarillo
Houses for Rent in Amarillo
Property Management Companies in Amarillo, TX
Tigris Holdings, LLC
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Case & Associates
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22
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3 Communities in Amarillo
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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320
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78,002
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146
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2 Communities in Amarillo
Sunridge Management Group Inc
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79
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14,984
Units
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59
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2 Communities in Amarillo
Haley Communities
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40
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8,435
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Zimmerman Properties
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17
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1,842
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13
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.