Is Skyline Terrace safe?
Amarillo, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Skyline Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Skyline Terrace
“Go with care. Skyline Terrace is a modest, working-class residential neighborhood in north Amarillo that is generally quiet during the day but experiences occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins. While there are few traditional tourist attractions in the immediate interior, daytime visits are safe and straightforward when practicing standard awareness.”
About the area
Skyline Terrace is an established mid-century residential community situated in North Amarillo, composed primarily of single-family ranch homes and local green spaces. The neighborhood features a low-density suburban atmosphere with commercial activity clustered along adjacent arterial corridors. It serves largely as a quiet bedroom community for local working families.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Mid-Century Homes
Walking and biking in Skyline Terrace
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Amarillo, and Skyline Terrace lacks dedicated bike lanes, though neighborhood residential roads have low vehicular speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates across interior residential blocks compared to nearby highway corridors
- High proportion of established, long-term homeowners fostering neighborhood stability
- Quick and direct vehicular access to downtown Amarillo via US-287/US-87
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crime, vehicular theft, and burglaries relative to southwest Amarillo
- Lower-than-average median household income and pockets of aging housing infrastructure
- Inconsistent pedestrian infrastructure with patchy sidewalks and limited street illumination
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential streets of Skyline Terrace, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along nearby commercial sections of Amarillo Boulevard and near highway overpasses.
What Skyline Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents commute to work and school buses navigate the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain quiet with low vehicular traffic, making it generally safe for casual daytime visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are subdued, though dimmer lighting on side streets suggests staying aware of your surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very quiet, but the risk of opportunistic property crime and vehicle break-ins increases.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Amarillo City Transit (ACT) with limited bus coverage on nearby perimeter thoroughfares, but service frequencies are low and the city has no passenger rail system.
Parking is completely free and widely available via private residential driveways and unmetered curbside street spaces.
Things to do in Skyline Terrace
- Spend an afternoon outdoors or at the splash pad in nearby Thompson Memorial Park
- Visit the Amarillo Zoo and Wonderland Amusement Park located just a short drive to the west
- Sample authentic regional dining along the nearby Amarillo Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- Shi Lee's Barbecue & Soul Food · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.8★ (680)A highly regarded local staple serving smoked meats, ribs, and classic Southern soul food sides.
- El Tejavan · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A popular neighborhood dining spot known for authentic northern Mexican dishes and handmade tortillas.
- Tacos Garcia · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Longstanding local eatery offering traditional Tex-Mex combination plates and fajitas in a casual setting.
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Common questions about Skyline Terrace
Is Skyline Terrace safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Skyline Terrace a good place to live?
On safety, Skyline Terrace scores 66/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Skyline Terrace?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Skyline Terrace are safer?
Skyline Terrace scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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