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Amarillo, Texas · ZIP 79106

Amarillo — ZIP 79106

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Amarillo (79106) scores 52/100 — Fair for Amarillo. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $170K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100
Typical home value$170K
Median rent$1,190/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$170K

Median Rent

$1,190/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

181

Violent Crime

58

Property Crime

123

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Potter County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
WOODLANDS ELPK–04450
77%
77%
BELMAR ELPK–05385
67%
67%
CROCKETT MIDDLE06–08823
66%
60%
AVONDALE ELPK–05475
53%
54%
WILLS ELPK–05458
47%
57%
OLSEN PARK ELPK–05387
47%
59%
SAN JACINTO ELPK–05366
33%
40%
HOUSTON MIDDLE06–08556
30%
39%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,900

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79106 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79106 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79106 is approximately $170K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79106 in Amarillo has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.