Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Slaton-Bean, Lubbock

D

18th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Slaton-Bean is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th 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 (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
9,050
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$83,000
Household income
$39,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Slaton-Bean

Slaton-Bean is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 9,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 21 areas in Lubbock, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Slaton-Bean

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Slaton-Bean

  • Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Lubbock.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.2% across Lubbock.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Slaton-Bean report card

Each grade compares Slaton-Bean 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 $1,110, homes cost 2.1x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $39,100, 11% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 7.1% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    33% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    74% of homes have broadband.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

Slaton-Bean compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Home value to income: 2.1x39% lower than Lubbock (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,1106% lower than Lubbock ($1,182)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%22 points lower than Lubbock (35%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 74%15 points lower than Lubbock (89%)
  • Median household income: $39,10036% lower than Lubbock ($60,895)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBean ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD0.5 mi
  • FSlaton MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD0.5 mi
  • ALubbock High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Slaton-Bean

Median rent in Slaton-Bean is $1,110 a month, 6% lower than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $83,000, 61% lower than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $548 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent6% lower than Lubbock$1,110$1,182$1,403
Median home value61% lower than Lubbock$83,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income39% lower than Lubbock2.1x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Lubbock62%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Lubbock46%51%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Lubbock17%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock196319841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$548
Mortgage payment
$454
Property tax
$94
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $83,000 home in Slaton-Bean, 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 income36% lower than Lubbock$39,100$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Lubbock11%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Lubbock29%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Lubbock13%35%34%
Average commute21% higher than Lubbock20 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lubbock7.1%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lubbock4.1%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet15 points lower than Lubbock74%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Slaton-Bean

Under 1825%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6432%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino69%
Black12%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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. DCentral CityCorpus Christi
  2. C-Central PlainviewPlainview
  3. DEast TempleTemple

Questions about Slaton-Bean

Is Slaton-Bean a good place to live?

Slaton-Bean is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th 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 Slaton-Bean?

Median rent in Slaton-Bean is $1,110 a month, 6% lower than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $83,000, 61% lower than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Slaton-Bean?

The closest rated public schools are Bean Elementary (elementary, rated C), Slaton Middle (middle, rated F) and Lubbock High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Slaton-Bean 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.