What BestPlaces Users Say about Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas is a city located in the northwestern part of the state. It is known for its vibrant arts and music scene, as well as its strong agricultural and educational industries. The city is also home to Texas Tech University, which brings in a large student population. With a population of around 260,000, Lubbock is a growing city with a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
According to various user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Lubbock can be a great experience for many. One reviewer, Lisa, mentions how Lubbock has "great people and a tight-knit community." Another user, Sarah, comments on the affordable cost of living, stating that "housing and groceries are much cheaper compared to other cities I've lived in." Similarly, Chris describes Lubbock as "a great place to raise a family" thanks to its friendly and safe environment. However, not all reviews are positive. John, for example, mentions the lack of diversity in Lubbock, stating that "the city is predominantly white and conservative, which can be uncomfortable for some." Overall, it seems that Lubbock offers a welcoming and affordable living experience, but may not be the most diverse city.
based on 28 ReviewsGet to know Lubbock with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lubbock
Climate - 12/4/2012
Lubbock ha stood year around weather. Over 100 in summers, below 30 in winter. Truly a place to see all 4 seasons. Wind 90 % of time. Dust and allergies on the high
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Lubbock - 4/22/2012
Lubbock is a wonderful place to live and have a family. The city has made many improvements in public and private developments and is continuing to grow.
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If God was going to insert an enemma - 3/30/2011
This is where he would put it. I've traveled all about the US & have
spent extensive time in small towns to our biggest cities, and panhandle
west texas is amongst the worst places to even look at much less live in. Where to start. Trash in this city is as grass is to a golf course
(except for here). 30-60 mile an hour winds daily. Landscape reminescent
of damnation alley, and a stench that makes raw sewage smell good. As for the people. Ummm........Well. they have to live here, so I guess I
can understand. Also, for a city of about 1/4 million people, there is
absolutely NOTHING to do here, and everything is of the lowest possible
quality with the exception of 2 grocery stores. I've been here for only 3 months and i'm leaving in 2 days for my job, and i actually feel like
i'm being released from prison or something after 20 years. Like my boss said, who had to endure west tx, "the best view of west, tx is in
your rear view
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re: If you're a right-winger, you'll love Lubbock - 6/6/2010
Why do you have such an obvious hatred for people who live Christian values? It seems it is easy to call people closed minded when you yourself are so quick to hate them and insult their values. I will not deny that Lubbock is a very conservative city...that is true, but I don't think this fact is deserving of your animosity.
Your account of Lubbock is erroneous at best. First, there is a downtown revitalization program that is trying to pump life back into what was once the heart of the city. Obviously, it is moving slowly, because it costs a lot of money, but it is making progress. There is a growing arts district, centered around the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, near the Mahon Library and the civic center. The First Friday Art Trail brings thousands of people downtown each month, with dozens of venues (studios, restaurants, bars, and wineries--yes, there are two wineries and a brewery in the downtown of this bible-thumping city). The Depot
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If you're a right-winger, you'll love Lubbock. - 11/30/2009
I was raised in southwest Lubbock and escaped to CA when I was 21. Living in Lubbock for me as a liberal minded individual--was hell. The city as a whole is EXTREMELY religious, extremely close minded and it's been ranked as one of the most conservative cities in the nation. If you do not go to church you WILL be shunned and you WILL be looked at with intense suspicion, especially if you're not a native to the city or state.
The downtown core of the city is lifeless and vacant. There have been no attempts to revitalize it or even entice business there, it is generally just left abandoned with the exception of a few offices. Wal-Mart is top priority in this city. City recycling services is pretty much non-existent ... recycling is a foreign concept to many Lubbock residents. Do not move to Lubbock if you are openly gay as already noted, Lubbock is one of the most conservative cities in the nation and the Evangelical/Born Again/Right-wing population does not take well to
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Lubbock Texas - 9/4/2009
Lubbock Texas sits on the lower pandhandle, in west texas. Boast on of the largest medical district between Dallas and Phoenix. Mid size city of a quarter of million people with a 1 percent growth per year. Good school district and several parks throughout the city with a new sports complex in a fast development part of the
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Lubbock, TX - 7/26/2009
Lubbock is not so bad. It is a nice place to raise a family. It's not too big, but not too small. The population is right around 200,000. Texas Tech University is here so there is some sports that you could go see. The winters are mild, but the summers get very hot. This year we have had pretty good rainfall though. The main problem I have with Lubbock is that there is not that much to do. There's not much culture. I lived in Colorado before. See, in Colorado, the summers aren't so hot, so you can go hiking, biking, camping, pretty much whatever you want to do outdoors. In Lubbock it's just too hot to be outside during the summer. Dallas is too far away to just get away for the weekend. Also, since this is Texas, you would think that everyone is so nice and friendly, but they're not. I'm not sure why. When I went to Santa Barbara for a week of vacation everyone out there was so much nicer than people here. It's hard to make friends when you're an adult woman with a family. Trying to
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Lubbock if you don't like friendly people don't co - 10/1/2008
Lubbock is a lot of things to many people.
If you like friendly people then you'll love Lubbock.
If you like sunshine then bring some sunblock. If you think you'd like 70degree days in january or -2 degrees days in the same month then Lubbock's for you. Summertime hot days and cool nights Lubbock enjoys them both.
If you hate long commutes to work Lubbock would be right up your alley, If you want real Mexican food one day and Oriental the next, followed by Italian and then German cooking the next then Lubbock would be your paradise.
If you like diversity of views yes Lubbock is your kind of towns, from conservative republicans to liberal tree hugging college kids Lubbock has it.
If big cities scare you but little towns bore you then come on down there's a place for you in Lubbock
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Life In Lubbock, TX - 5/21/2008
Lubbock is a city with a temperate climate, lovely tree lined streets, many plia lakes, great variety of all nationalities of restaurants, 2 major universities (one public, one private), many sports events, 3 theatre venues, many movies theatres, much shopping available, Lubbock Symphony takes a back seat to none. Lubbock's real population is fairly evenly split, 50% caucasian, 30% hispanic, 20% black. The student population in both the universities is multi-national. There are an unbelievable number of beautiful churches of every kind of faith. The majority of houses in Lubbock are made of brick as brick is made here. Unemployment is low. People are very friendly
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