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130 discussions from residents and visitors

Leo Cook

Co-working spaces in Lubbock?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes a...

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Leo Cook

Best coffee shops in Lubbock?

With a population of 261K, Lubbock is a mid-size city. Is this normal for Lubbock?

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Emilia Brooks

Things Lubbock needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a ...

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Doris O.

Is it worth buying in Lubbock?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Thanks! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks a...

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Elijah R.

The good and bad of living in Lubbock

OK so I'm a 24-year-old pharmacist and Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.0%, which ...

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James Jones

Studio apartments in Lubbock — options?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. With a population of 261K, Lubbock is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually rea...

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Easton Hill

Pros and cons of Lubbock after 5 years

Alright, The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. Poverty rate is 13.0%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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ariana_native

Day-to-day life in Lubbock, TX

Military spouse here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Lubbock?

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Nicholas T.

How are the schools in Lubbock?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has inv...

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Jose

Day-to-day life in Lubbock, TX

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $197,900 on average. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cheers.

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Nicholas T.

Job market in Lubbock for tech?

OK so My partner and I are What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Dennis T.

Healthcare options in Lubbock?

Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated.

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Bryan M.

How is the nightlife in Lubbock?

I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $197,900 on average. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. With a population of 261K, Lubbock is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...

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Alexa Turner

Thinking about relocating to Lubbock from Pittsburgh

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,137/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where mo...

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Emilia Brooks

Quick question about Lubbock

I'm single, late 30s, and Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some...

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cool_lily69

How is the nightlife in Lubbock?

Random thought, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Lubbock? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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Victoria Perez

Best neighborhoods in Lubbock

OK so My partner and I are Household incomes average around $60,487 in Lubbock. Homes are going for about $197,900 on average. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thought...

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Emma Patel

Best restaurants in Lubbock?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. Am I wrong here?

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Leo Cook

Is Lubbock walkable?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Publi...

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James Wilson

Studio apartments in Lubbock — options?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in media and You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. Let me know your thoughts.

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Rylee Gray

Dog-friendly places in Lubbock?

First post here. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. You can expect to pay around $1,137 for rent here. The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. I'd say i...

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Bryan M.

Grocery stores in Lubbock — recommendations?

Hello, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,137/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but yo...

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Isabella A.

Moving to Lubbock — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Lubbock, TX and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a large city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $900-1400 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest? 4. Any hidden costs I should know abou...

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Lily Martinez

Honest thoughts on life in Lubbock

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $197,900, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 261K, Lubbock is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food...

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Leo Cook

Planning a move to Lubbock — neighborhoods?

Hello, I've been here for 20 years and Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 261K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People he...

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Everett

Working remotely from Lubbock

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Median household income is $60,487, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People...

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ariana_native

Best neighborhoods to rent in Lubbock?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider — Lubbock sits at 1,008.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 64°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this ...

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