Lubbock, TX vs Stamford, CT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 28.4 min). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $58,734). Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 266,878 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | N/A |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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