Name: Amarillo
Address: Amarillo

About the neighborhood

Amarillo is a peaceful area featuring mostly residences built before the 1960s, with approximately 70% being single detached houses and many smaller apartment buildings as well. Its location offers easy access to a range of schools, including both public and private options at the elementary and secondary levels, positioned conveniently near most residences. Daily essentials can be found at local pharmacies, and numerous grocery stores provide plenty of shopping opportunities with a short drive. The neighborhood is served by around 10 bus lines, so public transportation options are available, and parking is typically easy to find close to highways.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good medium of transportation in Amarillo. Most houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as E I-40, and coming across a place to park is easy. On the other hand, the transit in Amarillo is not very practical. Nevertheless, residents are served by about 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Traveling as a pedestrian in Amarillo is not very popular, even though many common errands can be run without a vehicle. Getting around by bicycle is also difficult in Amarillo as the bicycling network is rather poor. Thankfully, there are not many hills to challenge bicycle riders.

Services

Residents will find that no matter where their property is situated in Amarillo, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Home buyers are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is sometimes feasible for house buyers in this census county division to buy their groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also approximately 40 coffee shops in Amarillo.

Character

Amarillo offers a slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in Amarillo are very quiet, as the streets are very calm near the airport (Rick Husband Amarillo Intl), the railway line, US Highway 87 or E I-40.

Car friendly8.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive