Slaton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,811
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$54,380
Median Income
$23,584 per capita
$86,400
Home Value
$145,578 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
516
Violent Crime/100K
1,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,380 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
516 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$86,400
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,243
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$86,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,578
Redfin Median Sale
$202,375
Median Sale Price
$202,375
Median List Price
$58,849
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.7%
Owner-Occupied
28.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,042/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$202,375
Median Days on Market
26 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
10.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Active Inventory
28
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $86,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,578 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $202,375 |
| Median Sale Price | $202,375 |
| Median List Price | $58,849 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.7% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 28 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,243 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |