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Best Places to Live in Lubbock Metro Area, Texas

Ranked #99 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #120 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:276,762
Pop. Change:11%
State: Texas
Metro Area:Lubbock Metro Area
County:Lubbock, Crosby, ... 2 more
City:Lubbock, Slaton, ... 12 more
Zip Code:79424, 79464, ... 37 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Lubbock, Texas Metro Area

As of 2011, Lubbock Metro Area's population is 276,762 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.74 percent.

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The median home cost in Lubbock Metro Area is $95,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.20 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lubbock Metro Area's cost of living is 18.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lubbock Metro Area public schools spend $4,980 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.3 students per teacher in Lubbock Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Lubbock Metro Area is 6.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lubbock Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.50 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lubbock Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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