Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Quaker Heights, Lubbock

A-

3rd of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Quaker Heights is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 19,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
19,870
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$303,000
Household income
$100,500
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Quaker Heights

Quaker Heights is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 19,900 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 25% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 21 areas in Lubbock, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Quaker Heights

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $100,500, 65% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Quaker Heights

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

Quaker Heights report card

Each grade compares Quaker Heights 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 $1,210, homes cost 3.0x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $100,500, 2.2% unemployed.

    62 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 15 min, 8.3% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Quaker Heights compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Median household income: $100,50065% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%15 points higher than Lubbock (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 47%12 points higher than Lubbock (35%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Lubbock (3.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHoney ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD0.9 mi
  • FIrons MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD0.9 mi
  • BMonterey High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Quaker Heights

Median rent in Quaker Heights is $1,210 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $303,000, 43% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,016 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lubbock$1,210$1,182$1,403
Median home value43% higher than Lubbock$303,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Lubbock3.0x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Lubbock47%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Lubbock66%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Lubbock7.2%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock198119841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,016
Mortgage payment
$1,659
Property tax
$358
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $303,000 home in Quaker Heights, 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 income65% higher than Lubbock$100,500$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Lubbock2.2%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Lubbock10%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Lubbock47%35%34%
Average commute6% lower than Lubbock15 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Lubbock8.3%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Lubbock0.9%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Lubbock93%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 Quaker Heights

Under 1822%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black3.1%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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. 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. A-SouthlandSan Angelo
  2. B+Central RichardsonRichardson
  3. B+J S Berry HouseWaxahachie

Questions about Quaker Heights

Is Quaker Heights a good place to live?

Quaker Heights is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 19,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Quaker Heights?

Median rent in Quaker Heights is $1,210 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $303,000, 43% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Quaker Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Honey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Irons Middle (middle, rated F) and Monterey High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 18 Census block groups closest to the Quaker Heights 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.