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

The car is very often the favored method of transportation in this area. Nearby highways, such as I-40, are very easy to access from any home in this census county division, and it is very convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit network in Amarillo is rather limited. Nonetheless, property owners have access to around 10 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very common in Amarillo, although meeting daily needs is easy without a car. The bicycle is a rather poor means of transportation in Amarillo as the cycling network is not very extensive. Nevertheless, there are not many slopes to confront bicycle riders.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to access as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Amarillo. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding eating, a supermarket is usually accessible within a rather long trip from anywhere in this area. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited variety of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

Amarillo is a very good census county division to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Amarillo is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil closer to the airport (Rick Husband Amarillo Intl), the railway line, US Highway 60 or I-40 W.

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 day-to-day needs are within walking distance

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