Amarillo, TX
Population 200,945 · Amarillo, TX MSA. Moving to or from Amarillo? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
200,945
Cost of living (RPP)
91.82
Annual avg temp
57°F
Typical home
$206,787
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $62,469 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $186,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,049/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.56 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.82 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.474, goods 93.757, services 78.38. Source: BEA, Amarillo, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
57°F
January low
22°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: AMARILLO 7ENE, TX US (7.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$206,787
ZHVI YoY
+2.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,310/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Amarillo, TX
Total employment (MSA)
120,310
Median wage (annual)
$39,900
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,710 | $37,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,610 | $26,820 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 11,220 | $37,100 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 11,020 | $29,500 |
| Production Occupations | 9,370 | $39,900 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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