Moving to Lubbock, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Lubbock: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Lubbock at a glance
Why people move to Lubbock
College-town affordability
Real four seasons, unlike most of TX
Texas Tech drives economy and culture
Low cost of living
Where to live in Lubbock
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Tech Terrace
Historic, near campus
Kingsgate
Family-focused, top schools
Southwest Lubbock
Newer construction, growing
Major employers
- · Texas Tech University
- · Covenant Health
- · UMC Health System
- · City of Lubbock
Schools
Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Frenship ISD; Texas Tech anchors.
Airports
- · Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Isolated in West Texas, long drive to other metros
Wind and dust can be intense
Job market centers on healthcare and education
Who thrives in Lubbock
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