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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Amarillo, Texas? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Amarillo?
Maxi reports in this review:
| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? | | The weather is, to say the very least, extreme. It's either really cold or really hot. It rains and snows pretty frequently for a town as southern as Amarillo. There are around two dust storms per year and the schools don't shut down for snow easily. This year I'm pretty sure winter lasted up until last month, and now it's a lightning-infused rainy hell every few days. About two weeks ago we had 70 mph wind, hail, deadly thunderstorms, and a tornado passed through all within two hours. | | I've never had experience with crime. Amarillo is like any other city. It has parts where there is a lot of thievery, break-ins, vandalism and such and it has parts where there's nothing. I live in a neighborhood less than five minutes from a school, so the crime rate is very low. It really depends on what part you live in, but I know breaking into cars and teen-level vandalism is common. | | I advise you to avoid central and eastern Amarillo if you can't defend yourself. Those parts are very dangerous. The poor, African American, and generally less privileged delinquents live there. I'm not racist, but it's a good thing to note. Crime happens there so often it's crazy!
Northern and most of western Amarillo are very safe and wealthy. Amarillo has its fair share of rich neighborhoods in the north. White/elderly/parents typically live there. I live in a mediocre neighborhood that's calm, middle class, and mostly white/elderly.
The homes are older and expensive. There are plenty of apartment complexes if you're not looking to purchase a home! | | Amarillo has all kinds of people. Introverts, extroverts, technophobes, the technologically inclined, homophobes, homosexuals. You could easily fit in as long as you don't talk about your views on religion or politics with people older than 25. Amarillo is very... well, Texas. Republicans, Christians, and people who don't know anything more than their parents have told them. But some do. You just have to find where they are. If you've already graduated from High School, it might be more difficult for you to find people who fit your beliefs. Not recommended for pop culture fanatics or anyone who is anywhere near eccentric. People here are very judgmental.
One time a girl came up to me and handed me a bible and said, "Please read this. You need Jesus."
She was completely serious. | | Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life | | Excellent. Most of the shopping is vintage or older styled. There are plenty of modern stores (such as GAP or Aeropostale), and we have two or three malls. The downtown area is fairly big, but it doesn't have any skyscrapers. I think there are three tall buildings that are almost skyscrapers, but not quite. | | Sakura is a wonderful Japanese restaurant. All of the locals pronounce the name wrong. If that doesn't describe Amarillo, I'm not sure what will. | | Mediocre. The public schools are in poor conditions, but the teachers are great. The staff is terrible. It doesn't matter which elementary/middle/high school you decide to join. They're all pretty much the same (coming from someone who's seen firsthand Amarillo's "school pride"). | | Yes, there is plenty of opportunity. Lots of people, lots of ethnicity, religious backgrounds, variety in hobbies, interests, etc. You would have an easy time finding a partner if you're confident in yourself. | | Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions | | Well, it's a city. Sirens, traffic, planes, all sources of noise are available. If you live in a richer neighborhood, there aren't any of those sounds. Except for maybe airplanes. | | Lubbock is about the same size as Amarillo. I've passed through there a few times, and I can say there are probably no differences. Both towns are very similar.
Canyon is close to Palo Duro Canyon (a decent tourist attraction) and is significantly smaller than Amarillo. There isn't much in Canyon and Amarillo is probably a more ideal choice to vacation/live. | | Northwest Texas Hospital. The hospital is really good, but I heard a rumor that there's a doctor who works there that is a child molester. Not sure if it's true or not. I've gone to the hospital plenty of times, and the staff seems kind and experienced. | | Cadillac Ranch, Wonderland Park, Splash Amarillo Waterpark, Palo Duro Canyon, and the Chase Tower. | | General comments | | | | | | | I remember passing through this town on the interstate. The interstate literally runs right through one of the busier sides of the town, beside all sorts of hotels and fast food restaurants. We had no choice but to live here because our car broke down. And after it was fixed, we decided to stay.
The town feels modern and busy. But not too busy. It's not like New York City busy, but it does have traffic. | | | | | | |
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