Why Live in Mescalero Park
Mescalero Park in Amarillo is characterized by its expansive ranch-style homes set on large plots of land, often featuring sheds, workshops, and spaces for farm animals due to minimal land regulations. These homes, typically under 2,000 square feet and built in the late 20th century, offer ample acreage and privacy. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. While Mescalero Park lacks its own park, Southeast Park is 11 miles away, offering extensive recreational features including playgrounds, dog parks, and a fishing lake. Buffalo Sports Park, 9 miles south, is a hub for collegiate sports at West Texas A&M University. Residents rely on I-27 for commuting, with downtown Amarillo 15 miles north and Canyon 9 miles south. Local amenities include scattered businesses along I-27 and a more extensive commercial area 8 miles up Coulter Street in Amarillo’s southwest corridor. The neighborhood falls under the highly rated Canyon Independent School District, with Lakeview Elementary, Canyon Intermediate School, Canyon Junior High, and Canyon High all receiving strong ratings. Canyon High is noted for its successful girls' basketball team. The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 19 miles away, and Northwest Texas Hospital is 11 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mescalero Park a good place to live?
Mescalero Park is a good place to live. Mescalero Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mescalero Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $118,861 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 29.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Mescalero Park are home owners, with 13.5% of residents renting and 86.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mescalero Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mescalero Park neighborhood guide.
Is Mescalero Park, TX a safe neighborhood?
Mescalero Park, TX is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mescalero Park?
The median home price in Mescalero Park is $479,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $96,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $107K a year to afford the median home price in Mescalero Park. The average household income in Mescalero Park is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Mescalero Park?
The best public schools that serve Mescalero Park are:
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Are home prices dropping in Mescalero Park?
Yes, home prices in Mescalero Park are down 13% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Mescalero Park, TX
On average, homes in Mescalero Park, Amarillo sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Mescalero Park, Amarillo over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$479,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%