Lubbock, Texas

Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities

Southwest Lubbock, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77

C+

out of 100

Overview

Lubbock is a Texas city with a population of approximately 267K, part of the Lubbock, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $212,191. Median household income is $58,734.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 267K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $212,191 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,734 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.1 minutes
  • Part of the Lubbock, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

266,878

Source: Census ACS

$212,191

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,734

Source: Census ACS

16.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lubbock County (county-level results)

30%
69%
Democrat 37,148
Republican 86,547
Leans R+39.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 96.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 76.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 84.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77

Location

Lubbock, TX (33.5865, -101.8606)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.