Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Northeast Lubbock, Lubbock

D+

17th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Northeast Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.1 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
9,300
Median rent
$1,000
Median home value
$109,000
Household income
$39,300
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Lubbock

Northeast Lubbock is an area in Lubbock with about 9,300 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Lubbock is D+. That puts it 17th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Lubbock

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,000, 15% lower than the Lubbock median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Lubbock

  • Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Lubbock.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.2% across Lubbock.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Lubbock report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 B

    Median rent $1,000, homes cost 2.8x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $39,300, 8.9% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 6.8% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Lubbock compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Home value to income: 2.8x20% lower than Lubbock (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,00015% lower than Lubbock ($1,182)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%4 points higher than Lubbock (51%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%24 points lower than Lubbock (35%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%17 points higher than Lubbock (18%)
  • Median household income: $39,30035% lower than Lubbock ($60,895)

Closest public schools

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

  • CCarmona-Harrison ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD2.8 mi
  • BCavazos MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD3.4 mi
  • CEstacado High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Lubbock

Median rent in Northeast Lubbock is $1,000 a month, 15% lower than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $109,000, 49% lower than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $705 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent15% lower than Lubbock$1,000$1,182$1,403
Median home value49% lower than Lubbock$109,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Lubbock2.8x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Lubbock62%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Lubbock55%51%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Lubbock13%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock196919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$705
Mortgage payment
$597
Property tax
$108
Median rent, for comparison
$1,000

Based on a $109,000 home in Northeast 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 income35% lower than Lubbock$39,300$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Lubbock8.9%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Lubbock33%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Lubbock12%35%34%
Average commute4% higher than Lubbock17 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lubbock6.8%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Lubbock4.2%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Lubbock78%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Northeast Lubbock

Under 1829%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6435%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino76%
Black8.8%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race0.2%

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. 6B+Frankford FarmsMedian rent $1,430
  7. 7B-Southwest LubbockMedian rent $1,150
  8. 8C+Central LubbockMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-Mayes Addition ColoniaAlice
  2. D+Angel's TriangleEl Paso
  3. C-Central PlainviewPlainview

Questions about Northeast Lubbock

Is Northeast Lubbock a good place to live?

Northeast Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,300 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Lubbock?

Renters in Northeast Lubbock pay a median of $1,000 a month, 15% lower than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $109,000, 49% lower than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Northeast Lubbock?

The closest rated public schools are Carmona-Harrison Elementary (elementary, rated C), Cavazos Middle (middle, rated B) and Estacado High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 10 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.