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.
