The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79109 sells for about $256,874, or $161 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 79109 — Amarillo
The 79109 housing market shows steady appreciation with a 7.0% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Demand remains consistent, supported by a balanced inventory and stable days-on-market metrics, reflecting a healthy local economy.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking established neighborhoods with convenient access to major highway arteries and local amenities.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 13.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79109, Randall County TX
The area is served by the Amarillo Independent School District, which maintains a standard range of public educational facilities for the region.
The region is subject to high wind events and occasional severe weather typical of the Texas Panhandle, with standard insurance requirements for wind and hail coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Amarillo metro area, which serves as a regional hub for healthcare, energy, and agricultural processing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents have direct access to Interstate 40 and Interstate 27, providing efficient transit to the Amarillo employment core.
The area features proximity to local parks and shopping centers along the I-40 corridor, with easy access to regional recreational facilities.
The rental market remains stable with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a consistent demand from local workforce and students.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, energy, and regional distribution sectors within the Amarillo metropolitan area.
The area is highly accessible via the I-40 and I-27 highway corridors, which facilitate regional transit.
Development is focused on infill and suburban expansion consistent with the broader Amarillo growth plan.
The Randall County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Amarillo Independent School District and Randall County taxing entities.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, necessitating comprehensive coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC4.52.6 mi
- Wonderland Amusement Park46.6 mi
- Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm4.66 mi
- Canyon Aqua Park4.313.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.52.2 mi
- Amarillo Civic Center Complex4.65 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill42 mi
- The Lumberyard Canyon4.311.9 mi
- Dick Bivins Stadium4.36.3 mi
- Hodgetown Stadium4.74.8 mi
- The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery4.48.5 mi
- Cadillac Ranch4.45.2 mi
- Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC4.52.6 mi
- Cinemark Amarillo Hollywood 16 and XD4.53.5 mi
- Slug Bug Ranch4.77.6 mi
- The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery4.48.5 mi
- Amarillo Route 664.43.6 mi
- Don Harrington Discovery Center4.52.6 mi
- Bill's Backyard Classics4.73 mi
- American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum4.65.6 mi
- Amarillo Botanical Gardens4.72.5 mi
- John Stiff Memorial Park4.30.8 mi
- Fort Amarillo RV Park4.53.8 mi
- Thompson Memorial Park4.46.3 mi
- Wildcat Bluff Nature Center4.75.4 mi
- Ross Rogers Golf Course4.46.2 mi
- Comanche Trail Golf Course4.45.8 mi
- Palo Duro Creek Golf Course4.411.8 mi
- Preston West Golf Course4.33.7 mi
- Westgate Mall4.22.1 mi
- Burlington4.32.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.21.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less42.5 mi
- Natural Grocers4.51.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.