Relocation Guide, Lubbock, TX

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

Population
265,000
Median home price
$225,000
Median rent
$1,150 / month
Cost of living index
88
Property tax
2.10% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
93°F
Winter avg low
26°F

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

Students and academicsHealthcare workersAffordability seekers

Moving to Lubbock from out of state?

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