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Amarillo, TX Construction Boom: $72B+ in Projects

Massive AI data center buildout in Texas Panhandle creating unprecedented housing demand. 10,000-20,000 workers need housing daily.

Last updated: 2025-12-23 | Data compiled from 17 verified sources

$69+ billion
Data Center Investment
$800 million
Commercial Investment
43,832 MW
Wind Capacity
10,000-20,000
Daily Workers
3-10+
Project Duration

Housing Market Tightening Rapidly

8%
Year-over-year rent increase
3.2%
Unemployment (lowest in TX)
10-20K
Daily workers at peak
12.1%
Current vacancy (dropping fast)

Project Locations Map

Interactive map showing all major construction projects within a 1-hour drive of Amarillo. Click markers for project details.

Project Types

Data Centers
Manufacturing
Commercial
1-Hr Radius

Key Statistics

💰 Data Centers: $69B+

🏭 Manufacturing: $670M

🌬️ Wind: 43,832 MW

👷 Workers: 10-20K daily

📅 Duration: 3-10+ years

Project Timeline & Workforce Demand

Visual timeline showing when projects start, peak workforce needs, and overlapping construction periods. Hover over bars for details.

Active Projects
9
2024 - 2028
Peak Workforce Year
2025
25,530 workers
Current Workforce
24,700
2026 estimated

Construction Timeline

2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Commercial Logistics
500 workers
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Start: Jan 2021
End: Oct 2021
Peak Workforce: 500
Investment: $100 million
Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility
Commercial Logistics
30 workers
Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility
Start: Jan 2024
End: Jan 2025
Peak Workforce: 30
Investment: $30 million
Duos Edge AI Data Center
Data Center
800 workers
Duos Edge AI Data Center
Start: Dec 2024
End: Dec 2025
Peak Workforce: 800
Investment: TBD
Lancium Childress Campus
Data Center
6,000 workers
Lancium Childress Campus
Start: Jan 2025
End: Jan 2035
Peak Workforce: 6,000
Investment: $40 billion potential (10 facilities × $4B each)
Producer Owned Beef Plant
Manufacturing
2,000 workers
Producer Owned Beef Plant
Start: Jan 2025
End: Dec 2028
Peak Workforce: 2,000
Investment: $670 million
Crusoe Goodnight AI Campus
Data Center
5,500 workers
Crusoe Goodnight AI Campus
Start: May 2025
End: Jan 2027
Peak Workforce: 5,500
Investment: $29 billion
Google Data Center - Armstrong County
Data Center
1,700 workers
Google Data Center - Armstrong County
Start: May 2025
End: Jan 2027
Peak Workforce: 1,700
Investment: Part of $40 billion Texas investment
Fermi America Project Matador
Data Center
8,000 workers
Fermi America Project Matador
Start: Jun 2025
End: Jan 2027
Peak Workforce: 8,000
Investment: Multi-billion
APR Energy Data Center
Data Center
1,500 workers
APR Energy Data Center
Start: Jun 2025
End: Mar 2026
Peak Workforce: 1,500
Investment: TBD
Workforce Intensity
< 500
500-1,000
1,000-2,000
2,000-5,000
5,000+

Cumulative Workforce by Year

2024
830 workers
2025
25,530 workers
2026
24,700 workers
2027
23,200 workers
2028
8,000 workers

All Construction Projects

Detailed information on each verified project with investment amounts, workforce estimates, and source citations.

Crusoe Goodnight AI Campus

Claude, Armstrong County
34.2 miles from Amarillo
Investment
$29 billion
Capacity
1.03 GW (1,030 MW)

Google Data Center - Armstrong County

Claude, Armstrong County
33.7 miles from Amarillo
Investment
Part of $40 billion Texas investment
Capacity
TBD
Workforce
1,700 jobs
Expected Completion
2027

Fermi America Project Matador

Panhandle, Carson County
17.9 miles from Amarillo
Investment
Multi-billion
Capacity
11 GW (11,000 MW)
Workforce
5,000 jobs

APR Energy Data Center

Pampa, Gray County
47.5 miles from Amarillo
Investment
TBD
Workforce
1,500 jobs

Duos Edge AI Data Center

Pampa, Gray County
47.6 miles from Amarillo
Investment
TBD
Capacity
50 MW
Workforce
800 jobs

IREN Childress Data Center

Childress, Childress County
115.4 miles from Amarillo
Investment
TBD
Capacity
750 MW
Workforce
500 workers/day

Lancium Childress Campus

Childress, Childress County
109.9 miles from Amarillo
Investment
$40 billion potential (10 facilities × $4B each)

Amazon Fulfillment Center

Amarillo, Potter County
3.6 miles from Amarillo
Investment
$100 million
Workforce
500 jobs
Expected Completion
2021-10

Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility

Amarillo, Potter County
4.1 miles from Amarillo
Investment
$30 million
Workforce
30 jobs
Expected Completion
2025

Producer Owned Beef Plant

Amarillo, Potter County
4.7 miles from Amarillo
Investment
$670 million
Workforce
1,500 jobs
Expected Completion
2028-12

Verified Contractors Working in Amarillo

These construction companies are actively building in the Amarillo region. Their workers need quality housing during multi-year projects.

Other

Crusoe Energy Systems

Developer & General Contractor

Verified
View Source

Willmeng Construction Inc

General Contractor

Verified
View Source

Fuller & Sons Construction

Civil Engineering, Dirt Work, Site Prep

Verified
View Source

A-1 Rocket Industry

Fencing

Verified
View Source

Joe the Plumber

Plumbing

Verified
View Source

Victory Rock

Materials Supplier

Verified
View Source

Alpha Pavement

Paving

Verified
View Source

The Alamo Brothers

Subcontractor

Verified
View Source

Barricades Unlimited

Site Safety & Barricades

Verified
View Source

Primoris Utility Services

Utility & Power Infrastructure, Electrical Contractor

Verified
View Source

Why This Matters for MTR Hosts

The Amarillo construction boom presents a unique opportunity for property owners to generate consistent rental income.

Premium Rates

Construction crews often pay premium rates for quality furnished housing. Companies have housing budgets and prioritize convenience over cost.

Long-Term Stays

Projects lasting 3-10+ years mean consistent demand. Many workers stay 3-12 months, reducing turnover and vacancy.

Growing Demand

With 10,000-20,000 workers daily and more projects announced, housing demand will only increase over the coming years.

Record Low Unemployment

At 3.2% (tied for lowest in Texas) unemployment, workers are in high demand. Tens of thousands more needed for data center construction.

Reliable Tenants

Construction professionals are employed, background-checked by employers, and focused on work rather than causing issues.

Corporate Contracts

Many construction companies book multiple units for their crews, providing guaranteed occupancy and streamlined management.

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Data Sources & Citations

All data in this report is sourced from verified public sources including official company announcements, news outlets, and government agencies. Click on any project card to view specific citations.

Amarillo Globe-News
ABC7 Amarillo
NewsChannel 10
Crusoe Energy
Google
Data Center Dynamics
Aterio Research
BlueHaven Homes
IREN
Duos Technologies
BLS
HUD

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