Best Places to Live in Lubbock Metro Area, Texas

Lubbock, Texas is situated in Lubbock County and home to around 255,000 people. This city has a vibrant economy with major employers such as Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System and United Supermarkets providing job opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like The Buddy Holly Center or take a leisurely stroll through Canyon Lake Park & Pool. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Lubbock is an ideal destination for families or travelers looking for an exciting experience. Small city - Southern edge of Texas Panhandle.

State: Texas
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Metro Area: Lubbock Metro Area
City: Lubbock, Slaton, 14 total

Zip Codes: 79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 26 total
Cost of Living: -18.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 3241 ft above sea level

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Lubbock, Tx Housing Market

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What Bert Has To Say About Lubbock Metro Area

Lubbock is the commercial, educational and cultural center for the southern part of the Texas Panhandle known as the South Plains. The economic base is a mix of industry, agriculture, government, and healthcare. There is a small high tech industry but most employment is provided by agriculture-related businesses, healthcare and education.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lubbock Metro Area is 5.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lubbock Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lubbock Metro Area's cost of living is 18.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lubbock Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in the Lubbock metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Lubbock metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 65.7% to 32.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lubbock Metro Area's population is 319,432 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lubbock Metro Area is Real Estate: $189,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.9%.

SCHOOLS

Lubbock Metro Area public schools spend $10,924 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Lubbock Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Lubbock

It's a good time to buy in Lubbock. Home Appreciation is up 15.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lubbock is $189,300.

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ZIP CODES IN LUBBOCK METRO AREA, TEXAS

79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 26 total

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