Lubbock Metro Area, TX

Living in the Lubbock Metro Area

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 29
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 47
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Schools 31
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Residents

316k Population +40k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$740 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Lubbock Metro Area

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in the Lubbock Metro Area

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 1 2
Feb 44 1 1
Mar 52 1 0
Apr 60 2 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 3 0
Jul 81 2 0
Aug 80 2 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 62 2 0
Nov 50 1 1
Dec 41 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lubbock Metro Area

Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lubbock Metro Area, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lubbock Metro Area, TX

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Springboard Academics
13 miles, NW
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Sharp Academy
14 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lubbock Metro Area, TX

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Texas Tech University
15 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lubbock Metro Area, TX

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Grace Medical Center
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Lubbock Metro Area, TX

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