Neighborhood in Amarillo, Randall County

Living in Bivins Addition, Amarillo

B

5th of 11areas in Amarillo
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Amarillo overall: C+

Bivins Addition is a neighborhood in Amarillo, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Amarillo. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
10,850
Median rent
$1,030
Median home value
$205,000
Household income
$69,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Bivins Addition

Bivins Addition is a neighborhood in Amarillo with about 10,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1952), a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 11 areas in Amarillo, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Bivins Addition

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Bivins Addition

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Bivins Addition report card

Each grade compares Bivins Addition with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,030, homes cost 2.9x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $69,700, 3.7% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 551 violent crimes per 100k, 2,421 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 4.9% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Bivins Addition compared with Amarillo

Better than Amarillo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%9 points higher than Amarillo (27%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 4.8%3 points higher than Amarillo (1.6%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points lower than Amarillo (19%)

Worse than Amarillo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%14 points lower than Amarillo (60%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 86%3 points lower than Amarillo (89%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 50%3 points higher than Amarillo (47%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CBivins ElementaryElementary, Amarillo ISD0.2 mi
  • CAustin MiddleMiddle, Amarillo ISD1.1 mi
  • BTascosa High SchoolHigh, Amarillo ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Bivins Addition

Median rent in Bivins Addition is $1,030 a month, 6% lower than the Amarillo median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $205,000, 4% higher than the Amarillo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,409 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAmarilloTexas
Median rent6% lower than Amarillo$1,030$1,092$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Amarillo$205,000$196,900$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Amarillo2.9x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Amarillo50%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Amarillo46%60%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Amarillo12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Amarillo195219731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,409
Mortgage payment
$1,122
Property tax
$287
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $205,000 home in Bivins Addition, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAmarilloTexas
Median household income6% higher than Amarillo$69,700$65,912$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Amarillo3.7%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Amarillo14%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Amarillo35%27%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Amarillo20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Amarillo4.9%6.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Amarillo4.8%1.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Amarillo86%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Bivins Addition

Under 1824%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6436%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black3.2%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race1.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Amarillo

  1. 1A-West AmarilloMedian rent $1,160
  2. 2A-Northwest AmarilloMedian rent $1,000
  3. 3A-Southwest AmarilloMedian rent $1,170
  4. 4BSouth AmarilloMedian rent $1,640
  5. 6B-Southeast AmarilloMedian rent $1,400
  6. 7C+East AmarilloMedian rent $1,220
  7. 8CRoute 66 Historic DistrictMedian rent $990
  8. 9CCentral AmarilloMedian rent $1,030

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Southwest LubbockLubbock
  2. C+Central LubbockLubbock
  3. BCentral TylerTyler

Questions about Bivins Addition

Is Bivins Addition a good place to live?

Bivins Addition is a neighborhood in Amarillo, TX, home to about 10,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Amarillo. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Bivins Addition?

Median rent in Bivins Addition is $1,030 a month, 6% lower than the Amarillo median. The median home is worth $205,000, 4% higher than the Amarillo median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Amarillo.

What schools serve Bivins Addition?

The closest rated public schools are Bivins Elementary (elementary, rated C), Austin Middle (middle, rated C) and Tascosa High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 12 Census block groups closest to the Bivins Addition name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.