Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Hatton Place, Lubbock

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1st of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Hatton Place is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on schools.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library5.0 mi

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

Population
9,480
Median rent
$1,350
Median home value
$333,000
Household income
$114,000
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Hatton Place

Hatton Place is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 9,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 21 areas in Lubbock, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Hatton Place

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $114,000, 87% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Hatton Place

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

Hatton Place report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,350, homes cost 2.9x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $114,000, 2.2% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 8.4% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

Hatton Place compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Median household income: $114,00087% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%20 points higher than Lubbock (51%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 41%15 points lower than Lubbock (56%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Average commute: 19 min16% higher than Lubbock (16 min)
  • Median rent: $1,35014% 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 North ElementaryElementary, Lubbock-Cooper ISD0.9 mi
  • BLubbock-Cooper Laura Bush MiddleMiddle, Lubbock-Cooper ISD0.5 mi
  • ALubbock-Cooper Liberty High SchoolHigh, Lubbock-Cooper ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Hatton Place

Median rent in Hatton Place is $1,350 a month, 14% higher than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $333,000, 57% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,309 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent14% higher than Lubbock$1,350$1,182$1,403
Median home value57% higher than Lubbock$333,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Lubbock2.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Lubbock41%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than Lubbock71%51%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Lubbock2.2%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock200819841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,309
Mortgage payment
$1,823
Property tax
$486
Median rent, for comparison
$1,350

Based on a $333,000 home in Hatton Place, 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 income87% higher than Lubbock$114,000$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Lubbock2.2%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Lubbock5.6%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Lubbock41%35%34%
Average commute16% higher than Lubbock19 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Lubbock8.4%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lubbock3.0%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Lubbock93%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Hatton Place

Under 1831%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6442%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black2.5%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race1.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lubbock

  1. 2A-South LubbockMedian rent $1,360
  2. 3A-Quaker HeightsMedian rent $1,210
  3. 4A-The RidgeMedian rent $1,320
  4. 5B+IrontonMedian rent $1,180
  5. 6B+Frankford FarmsMedian rent $1,430
  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. ASoutheast CanyonCanyon
  2. ANorth TexarkanaTexarkana
  3. A-Central FriendswoodFriendswood

Questions about Hatton Place

Is Hatton Place a good place to live?

Hatton Place is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Hatton Place?

Median rent in Hatton Place is $1,350 a month, 14% higher than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $333,000, 57% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Hatton Place?

The closest rated public schools are Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle (middle, rated B) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Hatton Place 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.