Martin Road: Everyday Amarillo With Downtown Close By

About Martin Road

Martin Road has the kind of Amarillo feel you notice in the details: quick grocery runs to United Supermarkets about half a mile away, a stop at Yerberia San Martin when you’re grabbing ingredients for the week, and the steady presence of Palo Duro High School just down the road at roughly 0.6 miles. It’s a part of the 79107 ZIP where life doesn’t revolve around one single destination—errands, school drop-offs, and nights out naturally spread between neighborhood staples and the nearby Downtown scene.

In and around Martin Road, the neighborhood character is shaped by being in a working, lived-in section of Potter County with a mix of long-time homeowners and renters. In the surrounding ZIP, housing includes about 12,195 units with roughly 47.2% owner-occupied and 37.2% renter, which shows up on the street in the form of both well-kept residences and properties that get updated as new residents move in. You’ll also feel the neighborhood’s cultural blend in the businesses people choose day to day, from Dong Phuong Market around 0.6 miles away to Super Mercado Los Olivos and Carniceria La Popular a little farther out.

Amarillo ISD anchors the area, and the school choices nearby are a real part of the neighborhood’s identity. Palo Duro H S earns an A rating and serves a large student body of 1,949, while Travis 6th Grade Campus and Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus sit close by for families navigating that transition year. The proximity of these campuses makes morning routines feel localized rather than cross-town.

Martin Road also fits naturally into the broader Amarillo landscape because you can pivot quickly: head toward Downtown for evenings, stay close for day-to-day needs, and still have a strong lineup of local hangouts within a couple miles. When you look at the ZIP’s median home value of $92,600, it helps explain why buyers who want a manageable entry point into Amarillo often keep this area on their short list.

You’ll see Martin Road draw people who want practical access to schools, groceries, and local spots without feeling far removed from the energy of Downtown or the neighboring pockets like Hamlet and North Heights.

Living in Martin Road

Daily life around Martin Road tends to be errands-first and convenience-driven, in a way that feels very Amarillo. Grocery options cluster close enough that you can choose based on what you’re cooking rather than what’s closest: United Supermarkets is about 0.5 miles away for the weekly cart, while Dong Phuong Market and Twins Market are nearby when you need something specific. On days when you want to keep it simple, Walmart Supercenter sits at about 3 miles for one-stop runs.

Housing in the 79107 area reflects a mixed pattern of ownership and renting, with about 47.2% of homes owner-occupied and 37.2% renter-occupied across roughly 12,195 housing units. That blend is part of what keeps the neighborhood feeling active—new residents cycling in, long-time neighbors staying put, and a steady rhythm of small improvements. The ZIP’s median gross rent of $1,026 per month and median home value of $92,600 give a sense of what many households are working with, and it aligns with the area’s median household income of $40,671.

For coffee breaks and meetups, you’re not stuck with one option. STARBUCKS and Sunshine Coffee are each around a mile away, and Dutch Bros Coffee is about 2.4 miles out when you want something quick on the way. If your routine leans social after work, the bar scene is surprisingly close-in: Medusa’s Bar, Amarillo Tavern, and El 7 De Copas Bar sit around 0.7 miles away, while spots like Six Car Pub & Brewery and Lit Arcade Bar are about 2 miles away for a change of pace.

Schools are a major day-to-day driver here, and being in Amarillo ISD means families have several campuses within a short radius. Palo Duro H S is close at about 0.6 miles and carries an A rating, while nearby elementary options include Pleasant Valley El with an A rating around 2 miles away and Forest Hill El about 1.2 miles away. For middle grades, Mann Middle is roughly 1.1 miles away, and the 6th-grade campus model shows up nearby with Travis 6th Grade Campus at around 0.7 miles and Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus about a mile out.

When it’s time for workouts or weekend routines, people commonly rotate between neighborhood-friendly gyms and pools like Will Rogers Pool about a mile away, Thompson Park Pool around 1.6 miles, and indoor options like Downtown Athletic Club about 1.8 miles away. The commute picture in the ZIP leans car-based, with about 68.9% of workers driving alone and only 3.7% working from home, which matches how most residents structure their days—quick drives between home, school, and the clusters of stores and hangouts nearby.

Things to Do Near Martin Road

Near Martin Road, the easiest fun is the kind you can decide on last minute. A couple miles gets you into a pocket of nightlife options, from Six Car Pub & Brewery around 2 miles away to Lit Arcade Bar and Butler’s Martini Bar at about the same distance when you want something more downtown-leaning. Closer to home, a group of neighborhood bars like Medusa’s Bar, Amarillo Tavern, and Los Alazanas sit around 0.7 miles away, which is why locals often keep nights simple and stay nearby.

Daytime amenities are practical and varied. United Supermarkets is about 0.5 miles away for weekly shopping, and smaller specialty markets like Dong Phuong Market and Aline Africa Market make it easy to cook beyond the usual routine. For coffee runs, Sunshine Coffee and a STARBUCKS are each about a mile away, and Dutch Bros Coffee is roughly 2.4 miles out for a quick drive-through stop. Fitness options are equally close, with Will Rogers Pool about a mile away and Downtown Athletic Club around 1.8 miles away when you want a more structured workout.

Neighborhoods Near Martin Road

Martin Road sits in a part of Amarillo where neighborhood lines blur in a useful way. Hamlet is about a mile away, which makes it easy to bounce between areas for errands and school activities without feeling like you’re crossing town. North Heights and North Amarillo are each around 1.7 to 2.1 miles out, adding more nearby school options like North Heights Alter and expanding the local network of everyday services.

When you want a different pace, Downtown is roughly 1.6 miles away and tends to be where residents head for a fuller night out—especially with places like Lit Arcade Bar and Six Car Pub & Brewery in the mix. Mesa Verde is about 1.7 miles away, and Pleasant Valley East and Pleasant Valley West sit around 2 to 2.5 miles out, which matters for families comparing elementary options like Pleasant Valley El. Greentree Village, Santa Fe Station, and Wild Horse Lake are also within a couple miles, giving buyers and renters a lot of nearby alternatives if they want to stay close to 79107 but shift the feel of the immediate block.

Local Resources Near Martin Road

For public services, Martin Road residents are supported by nearby city and county offices without long drives. The Potter County Sheriff’s Office is about 2 miles away and the Amarillo-City police location is around 1.8 miles, which is where many locals end up for reports, records, and general help. Fire response is also close with Amarillo Fire Department resources listed around 1.9 miles away.

Property and vehicle needs are straightforward to handle locally. The Potter County Tax Assessor sits about 2.2 miles away, and for property value questions and exemptions, the Potter Randall Appraisal District is about 9.1 miles away. For licensing and registration tasks, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is around 2.2 miles away, with the Amarillo Driver License Office about 4.8 miles out when you need driver services.

Healthcare and school administration are accessible, too. Major systems like Northwest Texas Healthcare System and BSA Health System are each about 6.3 miles away, while the Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center is about 5.5 miles away. Since the neighborhood is in Amarillo ISD, district connections are nearby through campuses like Wolflin Elementary School (Amarillo Independent School District) around 3.2 miles away and Wills Elementary School (Amarillo Independent School District) about 3.9 miles away. For a larger library trip, the Amarillo Public Southwest Library is listed at about 7.3 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Road

Is Martin Road a good place to live?

Martin Road can be a solid fit for buyers and renters who want practical Amarillo living with Downtown close enough to use often. In the surrounding 79107 area, the median home value is $92,600, and everyday conveniences are nearby, including United Supermarkets about 0.5 miles away and multiple smaller markets like Dong Phuong Market. Families also like being close to Amarillo ISD campuses such as Palo Duro H S, an A-rated high school roughly 0.6 miles away. The ZIP’s median age of 32.9 and a population of 36,662 add to the sense that it’s an active, lived-in part of Potter County rather than a quiet edge-of-town pocket.

Is Martin Road safe?

Safety varies block to block, and the best way to get comfortable with Martin Road is to drive it at different times of day and talk with neighbors. From a practical standpoint, access to public safety resources is close, with an Amarillo-City police location about 1.8 miles away and the Potter County Sheriff’s Office about 2 miles away, plus Amarillo Fire Department resources around 1.9 miles away. Many residents here lean on community familiarity—knowing who lives nearby, keeping an eye on porches and parked cars, and staying connected through the school network around Palo Duro H S and the nearby middle and elementary campuses.

How are the schools in Martin Road?

Martin Road is served by Amarillo ISD, and the concentration of campuses nearby is one of the neighborhood’s strongest day-to-day advantages. Palo Duro H S is an A-rated high school about 0.6 miles away and enrolls 1,949 students, giving families a large-campus option close to home. For younger grades, Pleasant Valley El is also A-rated and sits around 2 miles away, and Sunrise El is A-rated at about 3.1 miles. Middle school options include Mann Middle about 1.1 miles away, plus the nearby 6th-grade campuses like Travis 6th Grade Campus around 0.7 miles and Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus about 1 mile away, both rated B.

What is the cost of living in Martin Road?

Living near Martin Road tends to be less expensive than the national norm when you look at the regional price parity style indices where 100 equals the U.S. average. The overall cost of living index is 91.8, which suggests residents generally pay less than the national average across day-to-day expenses. Housing stands out even more with an index of 78.4, while goods come in at 93.8 and utilities at 83.5, all below 100, meaning costs are typically lower than the U.S. benchmark. Property taxes are a meaningful part of the monthly budget in Potter County. In this area, the city property tax rate is $0.4307 per $100 of valuation, the county rate is $0.5902 per $100, and Amarillo ISD adds a school district tax rate of $0.8712 per $100. Put together, the combined estimated property tax rate is $1.8921 per $100 valuation. Also, because this is Texas, residents benefit from no state income tax, which can help offset housing and property tax expenses when you compare budgets to many other states.

Is Martin Road good for families?

Martin Road works well for many families mainly because school runs and after-school activities can stay close to home. Palo Duro H S is roughly 0.6 miles away, and families also have nearby options like Travis 6th Grade Campus around 0.7 miles and Mann Middle about 1.1 miles away. For elementary, Pleasant Valley El is A-rated at about 2 miles, with several other B-rated elementaries within a short drive. Weekends often revolve around simple, affordable routines—pool time at Will Rogers Pool about a mile away or Thompson Park Pool around 1.6 miles—plus quick grocery stops at United Supermarkets and nearby markets that make day-to-day life easier.

What is Martin Road known for?

Martin Road is known locally for being a practical, close-in pocket of 79107 where you’re not far from the school corridor around Palo Duro H S and the everyday shopping that keeps a household running. The neighborhood’s identity is tied to its mix of businesses—everything from Yerberia San Martin to Dong Phuong Market and Super Mercado Los Olivos—and the fact that Downtown is only about 1.6 miles away when you want nightlife like Six Car Pub & Brewery or Lit Arcade Bar. It also reflects the broader diversity of the ZIP, with a population mix that includes Hispanic, Black, Asian, and White residents, which you can feel in the food and shopping choices nearby.

What are things to do near Martin Road?

Near Martin Road, most plans are easy to make on the fly because so many spots sit within a couple miles. For a casual night out, you’ve got nearby standbys like Medusa’s Bar and Amarillo Tavern around 0.7 miles away, and you can head closer to Downtown for Six Car Pub & Brewery or Lit Arcade Bar at about 2 miles. Coffee runs are just as convenient with Sunshine Coffee and a STARBUCKS roughly a mile away and Dutch Bros Coffee about 2.4 miles out. If you’d rather keep it active, locals use Will Rogers Pool around a mile away, Thompson Park Pool about 1.6 miles away, or Downtown Athletic Club roughly 1.8 miles away.

What ZIP code is Martin Road in?

Martin Road is in the 79107 ZIP code. That ZIP covers a large section of north and central Amarillo in Potter County.

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