Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in South Lubbock, Lubbock

A-

2nd of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

South Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 30,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.7 mi

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

Population
30,610
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$265,000
Household income
$91,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in South Lubbock

South Lubbock is an area in Lubbock with about 30,600 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 31% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 21 areas in Lubbock, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in South Lubbock

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $91,200, 50% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in South Lubbock

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,360, 15% higher than the Lubbock median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

South Lubbock report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,360, homes cost 2.9x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $91,200, 2.5% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    67 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 16 min, 7.5% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

South Lubbock compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%21 points higher than Lubbock (51%)
  • Median household income: $91,20050% higher than Lubbock ($60,895)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.3%10 points lower than Lubbock (19%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Median rent: $1,36015% higher than Lubbock ($1,182)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.2%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.

  • ALubbock-Cooper West ElementaryElementary, Lubbock-Cooper ISD0.8 mi
  • FIrons MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD1.6 mi
  • ALubbock-Cooper Liberty High SchoolHigh, Lubbock-Cooper ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in South Lubbock

Median rent in South Lubbock is $1,360 a month, 15% higher than the Lubbock median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $265,000, 25% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,798 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent15% higher than Lubbock$1,360$1,182$1,403
Median home value25% higher than Lubbock$265,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Lubbock2.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Lubbock47%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Lubbock72%51%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Lubbock5.5%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock199019841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,798
Mortgage payment
$1,451
Property tax
$347
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $265,000 home in South 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 income50% higher than Lubbock$91,200$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Lubbock2.5%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Lubbock9.3%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Lubbock43%35%34%
Average commute5% lower than Lubbock16 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lubbock7.5%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Lubbock1.2%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Lubbock96%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 South Lubbock

Under 1826%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6436%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White65%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black3.2%
Asian3.1%
Other or more than one race3.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Lubbock

  1. 1AHatton PlaceMedian rent $1,350
  2. 3A-Quaker HeightsMedian rent $1,210
  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-Southwest AmarilloAmarillo
  2. BWest SideEl Paso
  3. ASoutheast CanyonCanyon

Questions about South Lubbock

Is South Lubbock a good place to live?

South Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 30,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South Lubbock?

Median rent in South Lubbock is $1,360 a month, 15% higher than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $265,000, 25% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve South Lubbock?

The closest rated public schools are Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary (elementary, rated A), Irons Middle (middle, rated F) and Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 20 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.