Here's what it costs to live in Amarillo, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, while the typical home is valued around $196,900. Households earn a median of $65,912 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 16. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$65,912
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,092
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$196,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$778
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$903
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,106
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,503
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,885
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Census ACS
16.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,018
Per month
Avg Home Value
$173,892
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 79101 | — | $852 | $156,300 |
| ZIP 79102 | — | $962 | $126,600 |
| ZIP 79103 | — | $1,041 | $113,200 |
| ZIP 79104 | — | $877 | $79,300 |
| ZIP 79106 | — | $938 | $148,700 |
| ZIP 79107 | — | $956 | $81,900 |
| ZIP 79108 | — | $1,049 | $130,600 |
| ZIP 79109 | — | $894 | $198,900 |
| ZIP 79110 | — | $1,146 | $141,800 |
| ZIP 79111 | — | $1,206 | — |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
38°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.6%
The cost of living index for Amarillo is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Amarillo is $1,092 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Amarillo is $65,912 per year.
The median home value in Amarillo is $196,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Amarillo has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
