Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Ironton, Lubbock

B+

5th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Ironton is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 13,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
13,910
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$333,000
Household income
$94,400
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Ironton

Ironton is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 13,900 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Ironton is B+. That puts it 5th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Ironton

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,400, 55% 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 Ironton

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

Ironton report card

Each grade compares Ironton 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 $1,180, homes cost 3.5x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $94,400, 2.7% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    59 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.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 13% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

Ironton compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Median household income: $94,40055% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%10 points higher than Lubbock (35%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%8 points lower than Lubbock (19%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Average commute: 18 min11% higher than Lubbock (16 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Lubbock (3.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • COak Ridge ElementaryElementary, Frenship ISD0.5 mi
  • BHeritage MiddleMiddle, Frenship ISD0.2 mi
  • BCoronado High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Ironton

Median rent in Ironton is $1,180 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. A household would need about $47,000 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 $2,306 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lubbock$1,180$1,182$1,403
Median home value57% higher than Lubbock$333,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Lubbock3.5x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Lubbock56%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Lubbock57%51%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Lubbock5.3%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock199719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,306
Mortgage payment
$1,823
Property tax
$484
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $333,000 home in Ironton, 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 income55% higher than Lubbock$94,400$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Lubbock2.7%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Lubbock11%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Lubbock45%35%34%
Average commute11% higher than Lubbock18 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Lubbock13%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Lubbock0%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Lubbock92%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Ironton

Under 1821%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6437%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black1.6%
Asian3.4%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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. 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. B-North League CityLeague City
  2. B+Clear LakeHouston
  3. B+Central RichardsonRichardson

Questions about Ironton

Is Ironton a good place to live?

Ironton is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 13,900 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Ironton?

Renters in Ironton pay a median of $1,180 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $333,000, 57% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Ironton?

The closest rated public schools are Oak Ridge Elementary (elementary, rated C), Heritage Middle (middle, rated B) and Coronado High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Ironton 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.