Why Live in Bushland
Bushland, a neighborhood in Amarillo, has evolved from its Route 66 past into a growing residential area with new real estate developments. Located about 8 miles west of Amarillo's city limits, Bushland offers custom-built Craftsman-style homes on at least an acre of land, with sizes ranging from 2,200 to nearly 3,000 square feet. These homes typically feature four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with prices between $350,000 and $625,000. The Bushland Independent School District, which includes Bushland Elementary, Bushland Junior High, and Bushland High School, is highly rated and attracts many families to the area. Each student in the district receives a school-issued Chromebook, enhancing the educational experience.
Bushland lacks city or county-operated parks, but residents enjoy ample private outdoor space. For recreational activities, Medical Center Park in Amarillo is about a 10-mile drive away, featuring walking trails, a manmade lake, the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, and the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Local amenities include essentials like Dollar General, Bushland Drug Store, Mitch’s Texas Style Barbecue, and Bushland Coffee Company. For more extensive shopping and entertainment, residents travel less than 10 miles to Amarillo's Westgate Mall, Target, Sam’s Club, and Home Depot.
Bushland's proximity to Interstate 40 facilitates easy commutes to Amarillo, where attractions like Cadillac Ranch, the Amarillo Sod Poodles baseball team, and the Amarillo Symphony are located. The neighborhood experiences a range of weather conditions, including high winds, extreme temperatures, and occasional severe weather. Despite the potential for severe weather, Bushland does not have a significant flood risk, though flood insurance is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bushland a good place to live?
Bushland is a good place to live. Bushland is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bushland is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Bushland has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $123,546 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 31.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Bushland are home owners, with 10.6% of residents renting and 89.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bushland can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bushland neighborhood guide.
Is Bushland, TX a safe neighborhood?
Bushland, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bushland?
The median home price in Bushland is $437,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,140 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $92K a year to afford the median home price in Bushland. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bushland is $124K.
What are the best public schools in Bushland?
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Home Trends in Bushland, TX
On average, homes in Bushland, Amarillo sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bushland, Amarillo over the last 12 months is $329,900.
Median Sale Price
$329,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$422,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$437,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%