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.
Median Household Income
$65,912
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,092
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$196,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$778
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$903
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,106
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,503
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
16.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,076
Per month
Avg Home Value
$151,000
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Amarillo?
The cost of living index for Amarillo is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Amarillo?
The median gross rent in Amarillo is $1,092 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Amarillo?
The median household income in Amarillo is $65,912 per year.
What is the median home value in Amarillo?
The median home value in Amarillo is $196,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Amarillo?
Amarillo has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Amarillo?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
