Is Pullman safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pullman as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Pullman
“Go with care. Pullman is primarily a working-class, semi-rural and light industrial enclave on Amarillo's eastern perimeter rather than a typical visitor destination. While violent crime rates remain lower than in Amarillo's central urban core, the area is isolated, dimly lit, and offers very few visitor-oriented services.”
About the area
Situated southeast of central Amarillo near major rail corridors and US-287, Pullman features a mix of modest residential properties, open land, and industrial yards. It provides an authentic slice of the High Plains working landscape, though most travelers pass through rather than stay.
- Semi-Rural
- Industrial Pocket
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Sparse
Walking and biking in Pullman
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share infrastructure or designated bike paths in Pullman, and narrow two-lane roads with heavy truck traffic make cycling inadvisable.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rates of violent street crime compared to central Amarillo neighborhoods
- Very low population density and minimal urban congestion
- Convenient vehicle access to US-287, Loop 335, and Interstate 40
Cons
- Elevated risk of property and vehicle theft in unmonitored commercial and storage yards
- Very poor pedestrian infrastructure with unpaved shoulders and minimal streetlights
- Lack of immediate grocery, dining, or emergency municipal services in the immediate vicinity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Pullman, as encampments and social services are concentrated in central and downtown Amarillo.
What Pullman is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and breezy with commercial trucks and local workers commuting along main access routes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady industrial and logistics traffic characterizes the arterials while residential roads stay very quiet.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity tapers off quickly as businesses close, leaving wide-open, peaceful roads with low traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted; walking on foot is not recommended due to limited visibility and lack of sidewalks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) does not operate fixed-route bus lines into Pullman, making personal vehicles or rideshare services essential.
Parking is completely free and widely available on private lots, driveways, and wide gravel shoulders throughout the area.
Things to do in Pullman
- Take in expansive Panhandle sunsets across open acreage and active rail corridors
- Visit the nearby Texas Air & Space Museum just north near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
- Explore the historic Route 66 roadside landmarks situated along the nearby eastern I-40 corridor
Local favorites
- Texas Air & Space Museum · Aviation Museum · 4.7★ (1250)Community museum showcasing historic civil and military aircraft with guided outdoor exhibits.
- The Big Texan Steak Ranch · Steakhouse · 4.3★ (34800)World-famous Route 66 landmark steakhouse and brewery located just minutes north on I-40.
- Taqueria El Tapatio · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Longstanding East Amarillo spot serving hearty, authentic Mexican breakfast plates and tacos.
Neighborhoods near Pullman
Common questions about Pullman
Is Pullman safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Pullman a good place to live?
On safety, Pullman scores 71/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Pullman?
Walk score 12/100 and bike score 22/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Pullman are safer?
Folsom (81) score higher nearby.
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