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Lubbock, TX

Aggregated across 14 ZIP codes in Lubbock.

Population: 291,025 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lubbock, TX is $168,593 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,346 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,235/month. 76 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,593

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,593
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.2%
10-year appreciation
+54.8%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$176,499
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$210,346
Median list price
$238,575
Median price per sqft
$116
1-year sale-price change
+6.0%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
1,570
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
450

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,235/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
76
Elementary schools
44
Middle schools
16
High schools
14
Charter schools
10
School districts serving the area
BETTY M CONDRA SCHOOL FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION, LUBBOCK ISD, RISE ACADEMY
Schools include
EL FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION, HOMEBOUND, LUBBOCK H S, RAMIREZ EL, RISE ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
State Road 114 Ground Water Plume (18.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.2°F
Average high
76.2°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
25
Days with Good air quality
324
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,429
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,608

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
182
Nearest airport
Reese Airpark (REE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
52
Hospitals include
GRACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LUBBOCK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,472
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
118,063
Average weekly wage
$961
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,909

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LubbockState medianUS median
Median home value$168,593$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$210,346$285,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,235/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,472$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lubbock, TX?
$168,593.
What is the median sale price in Lubbock, TX?
$210,346.
How long do homes take to sell in Lubbock, TX?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Lubbock, TX?
Typical rent: $1,235/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lubbock, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Lubbock, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lubbock, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lubbock, TX?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lubbock, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lubbock, TX?
76 schools (44 elementary, 16 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lubbock, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lubbock, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 25. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lubbock, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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