Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Shadow Hills, Lubbock

C-

12th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Shadow Hills is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 7,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on education levels and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
7,850
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$188,000
Household income
$62,300
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in Shadow Hills

Shadow Hills is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 7,900 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Shadow Hills is C-. That puts it 12th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Shadow Hills

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Shadow Hills

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

Shadow Hills report card

Each grade compares Shadow Hills 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 $1,300, homes cost 3.0x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $62,300, 7.9% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 15 min, 3.6% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Shadow Hills compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 42%7 points higher than Lubbock (35%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x14% lower than Lubbock (3.5x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 94%5 points higher than Lubbock (89%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%13 points lower than Lubbock (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%4 points higher than Lubbock (19%)
  • Median rent: $1,30010% higher than Lubbock ($1,182)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLegacy ElementaryElementary, Frenship ISD1 mi
  • DMackenzie MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD1.5 mi
  • BCoronado High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in Shadow Hills

Median rent in Shadow Hills is $1,300 a month, 10% higher than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $188,000, 11% lower than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,304 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent10% higher than Lubbock$1,300$1,182$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Lubbock$188,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Lubbock3.0x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Lubbock53%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Lubbock38%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Lubbock7.3%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock199719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,304
Mortgage payment
$1,029
Property tax
$275
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $188,000 home in Shadow Hills, 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 incomeAbout the same as Lubbock$62,300$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Lubbock7.9%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Lubbock23%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Lubbock42%35%34%
Average commute5% lower than Lubbock15 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Lubbock3.6%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Lubbock0%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Lubbock94%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Shadow Hills

Under 1829%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6429%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black10%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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-South TempleTemple
  2. C-Vista Del NorteSan Antonio
  3. CNorthwest ArlingtonArlington

Questions about Shadow Hills

Is Shadow Hills a good place to live?

Shadow Hills is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 7,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on education levels and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Shadow Hills?

Renters in Shadow Hills pay a median of $1,300 a month, 10% higher than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $188,000, 11% lower than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Shadow Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Legacy Elementary (elementary, rated B), Mackenzie Middle (middle, rated D) 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 4 Census block groups closest to the Shadow Hills 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.