Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Living in the Lubbock Metro Area
Bikeability24
Walkability29
Commute93
Public Transit21
Affordability70
Public Safety35
Airports10
Hospitals49
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
316kPopulation+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
$52kMedian 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
$137kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$740Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Springboard Academics
13 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
13 miles, W
Sharp Academy
14 miles, W
Lubbock Junior Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Texas Tech University
15 miles, NW
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
16 miles, NW
Lubbock Christian University
18 miles, NW
Wayland Baptist University
50 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Sunrise Canyon Hospital
12 miles, NW
Grace Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Covenant Medical Center
16 miles, NW
University Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lubbock Metro Area, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
17 miles, NW
Lea County Regional Airport
106 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
110 miles, S
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
121 miles, N