Park Terrace is a northeast Amarillo mobile home community near the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. It’s a short drive from U.S. Route 66, known locally as Amarillo Boulevard, with shopping and restaurants dotting it. The neighborhood is one of the last zoned for the Amarillo Independent School District, which rates as an A-minus on Niche. “Most everything in this part of town is rental or vacant land,” says Jinger White, a Realtor with ERA Courtyard Real Estate, who has sold in the area.
Wide trees offer shade to the homes of Park Terrace.
Churches of many denominations are just a short drive from Park Terrace.
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Affixed mobile homes on small lots
Tight neighborhood streets with thin sidewalks curve through Park Terrace. The road is lined with affixed mobile homes, resting on compact lots with thin spacing between neighbors. The addresses typically features fenced-in front yard space with driveways that lead to carports. Homes range in price from around $60,000 to $90,000. Park Terrace’s CAP Index Crime Score is 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4, but it ranks higher than the national on violent crimes.
Fences bring additional privacy to the lots in Park Terrace.
Car ports offer protection from the winds and sun in Park Terrace.
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Amarillo Independent School District is a District of Innovation
Park Terrace is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which gets an A-minus on Niche and has around 30,000 children. A Texas District of Innovation, the AISD is afforded some of the same flexibilities as a charter school and has more say in its curriculum. Students can start their education at Eastridge Elementary School. Middle school is divided between Travis Sixth Grade Campus for sixth grade and Travis Middle School before potentially advancing to Palo Duro High School, which sponsors varsity athletic sports, including baseball, girls’ and boys’ basketball and dance. All four campuses get a B from Niche.
Eastridge Elementary serves Park Terrace with a low student to teacher ratio.
At Travis Middle School, students enjoy diverse programs and extracurricular activities.
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Using Eastridge School Park after school
Residents will have to drive to the closest parks, but multiple nearby options exist. Eastridge School Park is adjacent to the elementary school and provides ample open space encircled by a paved walking trail, a playground and basketball courts. Thompson Memorial Park, one of Amarillo’s largest parks, is about 4 miles west of the neighborhood. It offers a renovated community pool, disc golf course and walking paths surrounding its fishing ponds. The Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Amusement, a privately-owned amusement park with more than 30 attractions, calls the green space home. Golfers can take advantage of two 18-hole public courses at Ross Rogers Golf Course.
Thompson Park has walking trails winding through its scenic landscape, offering beautiful views.
Golf is the major recreation activity near Park Terrace.
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International flavors on Amarillo Boulevard
The United Supermarkets on East Amarillo Boulevard for weekly groceries. The roadway is also known as Historic U.S. Route 66. “Amarillo Boulevard has a lot of good cultural restaurants,” says Taylor Mangiameli, a Realtor with Wellborn Real Estate, who was born and raised in the city. “They have good Thai, Asian and Mexican spots, and also give the area access to shopping.” Golden Lotus is known for Thai Food, while Sanchez Bakery serves Mexican bread, has two Amarillo locations and offers a full menu of Mexican favorites. Farther west on the roadway, residents can find big-box retailers like Target, Walmart and Tractor Supply.
Sanchez Bakery has all the best pastries fresh each day near Park Terrace.
Taco trucks are very popular with Park Terrace locals.
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Downtown has community events
Being about 5 miles from downtown, residents can check out the city’s entertainment options. They can choose from checking out the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, baseball game or attend a free summer concert at High Noon on the Square at the Potter County Courthouse.
Events like the Cottonwood Faire are held at the parks near Park Terrace.
Park Terrace’s CAP Index Crime Score is 5 out of 10.
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Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is nearby
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 8 miles away from Park Terrace. The airport is named for city resident Rick Husband, an astronaut who passed away in the space shuttle Columbia tragedy. It offers flights on American, United and Southwest Airlines. Commuters can use U.S. Route 66 (Amarillo Boulevard) to get the 5 miles to downtown. Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a nearly 500-bed teaching hospital, is on the west side, 15 miles away on Texas State Loop 335.
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 8 miles away from Park Terrace.
ACT bus lines run along Amarrillo Boulevard near Park Terrace.
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Flooding risks in Park Terrace
Amarillo can see severe weather throughout the year. One potential risk is flooding, and Park Terrace has an increased risk of flooding along Flagstone Drive. Some federal lenders will require flood insurance with areas at increased risks. The area sees summer days that routinely get above 100 degrees, while the winters are cold and bring snow days. The atmosphere has low humidity, dries out the area’s plant life and makes them accelerants, leaving the area susceptible to wildfires.
Paved driveways are common on the lots in Park Terrace.
Wind farms take advantage of the strong Texas winds near Park Terrace.
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Parks in this Area
Thompson Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Park Terrace
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
11
Median Year Built
1993
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,295
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
316
Median Age
29
Population under 18
36.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,052
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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