At a Glance
Median Income
$60,487
$34,629 per capita
Home Value
$197,900
Zillow: $212,039
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
830/100K
2,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Lubbock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lubbock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lubbock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lubbock residents earn a median household income of $60,487 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,629. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,294 business establishments, including 770 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lubbock is $197,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,039. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Lubbock reports 830 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,694/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Lubbock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lubbock has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population261,078
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,823/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,487
Per Capita$34,629
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$19,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,900
Rent$1,137
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$212,039
Housing Units112,981
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent830/100K
Property2,694/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault627/100K
Burglary546/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,786/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain19.4 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation3,241 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Lubbock was founded in 1890.
The median home in Lubbock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 770 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.