The Town FilesLubbock, Texas
City in Lubbock County · population 257,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,400
- Household income
- $60,895
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 30.5
Lubbock is a city of 257,141 people in Lubbock County, Texas. The median home is worth $212,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Texas towns, more walkable than 95% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Texas towns.
How Lubbock ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lubbock is worth $212,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $60,895, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,182 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lubbock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,182 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,895 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Lubbock
| People | Lubbock | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lubbock
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 19.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lubbock since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 11, 1970 about 0.5 miles from the town center and killed 26. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 26 deaths and 510 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 276 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 23, 2023.
Severe weather in Lubbock County since 1996
Lubbock County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lubbock County
Lubbock County had 151,811 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,452 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lubbock itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Lubbock
81 public schools with 41,696 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEREY H S | 9-12 | 2,081 | 15.8 |
| LUBBOCK-COOPER H S | 9-12 | 1,942 | 11.2 |
| CORONADO H S | 9-12 | 1,904 | 15.6 |
| LUBBOCK H S | 9-12 | 1,893 | 16.8 |
| LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 971 | 14.7 |
| LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL EL | PK-5 | 911 | 15.2 |
| UPLAND HEIGHTS EL | PK-5 | 883 | 18.0 |
| ESTACADO H S | 9-12 | 865 | 13.1 |
| LUBBOCK-COOPER LAURA BUSH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 859 | 12.3 |
| WILLOW BEND EL | PK-5 | 825 | 16.5 |
| TERRA VISTA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 823 | 14.4 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 822 | 17.1 |
Towns near Lubbock
- Wolfforth, TX7.7 mi · 5,521 people · home $260,200
- Shallowater, TX10.6 mi · 2,964 people · home $210,000
- Slaton, TX15.9 mi · 5,858 people · home $84,600
- Abernathy, TX18.4 mi · 2,865 people · home $176,400
- Levelland, TX27.4 mi · 12,652 people · home $140,400
Lubbock questions
Is Lubbock, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lubbock scores better for retirees than 17% of Texas towns and quieter than 4%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.5).
How much does a house cost in Lubbock?
The median owner-occupied home in Lubbock is valued at $212,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,895, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,182 a month.
What is the weather like in Lubbock?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.4 inches of precipitation a year and 7.0 inches of snow.
Does Lubbock get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lubbock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 11, 1970. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)