Amarillo, TX Housing Market
Cool MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Amarillo, TX metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $270K
- Median days on market
- 53 days
- Months of supply
- 2.6
- Active inventory
- 940
- Homes sold
- 359
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 100.0%
- Listings with price drop
- 22.6%
- Data month
- May 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Balanced
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Low inventory with tight supply often means more competition on offers.
- Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Amarillo, TX market summary
The Amarillo, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $270K, up 6.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 53 days on the market, 10.2% shorter than a year ago.
There are 940 homes for sale — 25.2% fewer than last year. With 2.6 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 367 new listings were added during this period, down 18.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.0% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 0.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 22.6% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Texas Median
Investor takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 40% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Amarillo, TX market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$280K
Price per sq ft
$155
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Months of supply
2.6
Sold above list
0.3%
Price drops
22.6%
New listings
367
↓ 18.1% YoY
Pending sales
372
Off market in 2 weeks
36.3%
Amarillo, TX housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Amarillo, TX?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Amarillo, TX is $270K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Amarillo, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 2.6 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Amarillo, TX?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Amarillo, TX is 53 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Amarillo, TX good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Amarillo, TX can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Amarillo, TX?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Amarillo, TX deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.