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Best Places to Live in Amarillo, Texas

Ranked #102 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #229 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #309 Best Green Cities

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Population:192,239
Pop. Change:11%
State: Texas
Metro Area: Amarillo Metro Area
County: Potter County
City:Amarillo
Zip Code:79109, 79117, ... 25 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Amarillo, Texas

As of 2011, Amarillo's population is 192,239 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.72 percent.

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The median home cost in Amarillo is $109,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.11 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Amarillo's cost of living is 17.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Amarillo public schools spend $4,670 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Amarillo.

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The unemployment rate in Amarillo is 5.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Amarillo jobs have Increased by 1.06 percent.

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Amarillo's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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