Nice Town
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1/25/2010
I love this little town. I feel safe. Half the time I forget to lock my doors or leave the garage door standing open. Have never had a problem with crime. The Sheriff is attentive to the town and responds quickly when called.
Pros:
A nice, small town atmosphere. Safe. Only an hour from Amarillo for better shopping, eating out, night out, etc. Quiet town. People seem happy and friendly. Good specials on groceries at the local Lowe's grocery. Bronco burger is a great place to eat. Low property tax on house. Most houses have large yards. Houses are inexpensive. Very nice, large Community College in Clarendon. Tuition is extremely inexpensive.
Cons:
Biggest con: Annual Personal property tax on vehicles of appx. 1.4% - which gets expensive quickly if you drive a newer vehicle. This will be one of my biggest reasons for not staying in Clarendon. The Personal Property tax is in Donley County (where Clarendon is located). But most other counties in Texas do not have this same tax.
Other Cons:
Not enough places to eat out. Small job market. An hour away from Wal-Mart. Texas DOT office is in Clarendon, so there is always a Highway Patrol officer hanging around who seems to be on a power trip. Almost everything closes around 8pm. I think that's about it.
Bp | Clarendon, TX