Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Frankford Farms, Lubbock

B+

6th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Frankford Farms is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
3,450
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$353,000
Household income
$120,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Frankford Farms

Frankford Farms is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 3,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for Frankford Farms is B+. That puts it 6th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Frankford Farms

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $120,800, 98% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Frankford Farms

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,430, 21% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 16 for Lubbock as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Frankford Farms report card

Each grade compares Frankford Farms 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 $1,430, homes cost 2.9x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $120,800, 2.0% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    51 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 15% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.3% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Frankford Farms compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Median household income: $120,80098% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%37 points higher than Lubbock (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%18 points higher than Lubbock (35%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Average commute: 26 min58% higher than Lubbock (16 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%14 points higher than Lubbock (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,43021% higher than Lubbock ($1,182)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALubbock-Cooper West ElementaryElementary, Lubbock-Cooper ISD0.9 mi
  • FIrons MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD2.6 mi
  • ALubbock-Cooper Liberty High SchoolHigh, Lubbock-Cooper ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in Frankford Farms

Median rent in Frankford Farms is $1,430 a month, 21% higher than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $353,000, 66% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,393 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent21% higher than Lubbock$1,430$1,182$1,403
Median home value66% higher than Lubbock$353,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Lubbock2.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Lubbock69%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points higher than Lubbock88%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Lubbock7.7%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock201419841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,393
Mortgage payment
$1,932
Property tax
$460
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $353,000 home in Frankford Farms, 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 income98% higher than Lubbock$120,800$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Lubbock2.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points lower than Lubbock2.1%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than Lubbock53%35%34%
Average commute58% higher than Lubbock26 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Lubbock15%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Lubbock0%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Lubbock98%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Frankford Farms

Under 1827%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6444%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White61%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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. 7B-Southwest LubbockMedian rent $1,150
  7. 8C+Central LubbockMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9C+CarlisleMedian rent $970

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Chaparro EstatesGeorgetown
  2. BWest Little ElmLittle Elm
  3. BPresidio PointHouston

Questions about Frankford Farms

Is Frankford Farms a good place to live?

Frankford Farms is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Frankford Farms?

Renters in Frankford Farms pay a median of $1,430 a month, 21% higher than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $353,000, 66% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Frankford Farms?

The closest rated public schools are Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary (elementary, rated A), Irons Middle (middle, rated F) and Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Frankford Farms name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.