Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Central Lubbock, Lubbock

C+

8th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Central Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 29,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
29,910
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$240,000
Household income
$71,600
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Central Lubbock

Central Lubbock is an area in Lubbock with about 29,900 residents, homes built around 1967, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 21 areas in Lubbock, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Lubbock

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Lubbock

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Central Lubbock report card

Each grade compares Central Lubbock with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,220, homes cost 3.4x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $71,600, 4.6% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 699 violent crimes per 100k, 2,489 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 9.2% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Lubbock compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Median household income: $71,60018% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • Average commute: 15 min10% lower than Lubbock (16 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%4 points higher than Lubbock (35%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%6 points lower than Lubbock (51%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%2 points higher than Lubbock (56%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 87%2 points lower than Lubbock (89%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWester ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD1 mi
  • DMackenzie MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD1.4 mi
  • BCoronado High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Central Lubbock

Median rent in Central Lubbock is $1,220 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $240,000, 13% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,595 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent3% higher than Lubbock$1,220$1,182$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Lubbock$240,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Lubbock3.4x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Lubbock58%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Lubbock45%51%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Lubbock10.0%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock196719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,595
Mortgage payment
$1,314
Property tax
$281
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $240,000 home in Central Lubbock, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median household income18% higher than Lubbock$71,600$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lubbock4.6%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Lubbock19%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Lubbock39%35%34%
Average commute10% lower than Lubbock15 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Lubbock9.2%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Lubbock4.3%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Lubbock87%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery low
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Lubbock

Under 1821%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6428%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black5.1%
Asian3.2%
Other or more than one race4.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Lubbock

  1. 1AHatton PlaceMedian rent $1,350
  2. 2A-South LubbockMedian rent $1,360
  3. 3A-Quaker HeightsMedian rent $1,210
  4. 4A-The RidgeMedian rent $1,320
  5. 5B+IrontonMedian rent $1,180
  6. 6B+Frankford FarmsMedian rent $1,430
  7. 7B-Southwest LubbockMedian rent $1,150
  8. 9C+CarlisleMedian rent $970

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Southeast ParisParis
  2. C+Central BryanBryan
  3. C+Southwood ValleyCollege Station

Questions about Central Lubbock

Is Central Lubbock a good place to live?

Central Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 29,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Lubbock?

Median rent in Central Lubbock is $1,220 a month, 3% higher than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $240,000, 13% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Central Lubbock?

The closest rated public schools are Wester Elementary (elementary, rated A), Mackenzie Middle (middle, rated D) and Coronado High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 26 Census block groups in this part of Lubbock that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.