Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Amarillo

Affordability in Amarillo

The median asking rent in Amarillo is $1,092 per month, against a median household income of $65,912 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 40% of Amarillo residents rent their homes, meaning demand for income-restricted units is a real factor in the local market.

Safety

According to the Amarillo Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Amarillo had a violent crime rate of 692 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that methodological differences mean violent crime rates are not directly comparable across cities.

Getting Around Amarillo

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Amarillo rates 58 (Somewhat Walkable), 25 for Transit (Some Transit), and 41 for Biking. These scores reflect the walkability, public transit access, and bike infrastructure near these specific properties, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Amarillo is served by 84 schools across 9 districts, including 49 elementary, 19 middle, and 15 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Amarillo

The median household income in Amarillo is $65,912 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $1,092 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Amarillo spans 667 units across 9 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on area median income, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

• Median household income: $65,912/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,092/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 40% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 9 affordable housing properties in Amarillo have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 2 are in high-risk flood zones, while the remaining 7 carry a lower flood risk designation.