Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in South Overton, Lubbock

C-

13th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

South Overton is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Health scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
11,270
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$229,000
Household income
$34,100
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in South Overton

South Overton is a neighborhood in Lubbock with about 11,300 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 14% of households with children.

Our grade for South Overton is C-. That puts it 13th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in South Overton

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Overton

  • Higher poverty. 42% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Lubbock.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

South Overton report card

Each grade compares South Overton with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,100, homes cost 6.7x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $34,100, 5.0% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 14 min, 7.0% work from home.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    21% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    73% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

South Overton compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 14%11 points higher than Lubbock (3.1%)
  • Average commute: 14 min14% lower than Lubbock (16 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%5 points higher than Lubbock (35%)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Home value to income: 6.7x92% higher than Lubbock (3.5x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%35 points lower than Lubbock (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 42%23 points higher than Lubbock (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBean ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD0.7 mi
  • FSlaton MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD0.7 mi
  • ALubbock High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in South Overton

Median rent in South Overton is $1,100 a month, 7% 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 $229,000, 8% higher than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,498 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rent7% lower than Lubbock$1,100$1,182$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Lubbock$229,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income92% higher than Lubbock6.7x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Lubbock72%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than Lubbock16%51%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Lubbock18%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock197319841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,498
Mortgage payment
$1,253
Property tax
$244
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $229,000 home in South Overton, 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 income44% lower than Lubbock$34,100$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lubbock5.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line23 points higher than Lubbock42%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Lubbock40%35%34%
Average commute14% lower than Lubbock14 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lubbock7.0%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than Lubbock14%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Lubbock73%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery low
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in South Overton

Under 1815%
18 to 3459%
35 to 6422%
65 and over3.8%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black7.1%
Asian6.4%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. CCanfield OaksHouston
  2. D+Rudder PlazaCollege Station
  3. DCollege OaksHouston

Questions about South Overton

Is South Overton a good place to live?

South Overton is a neighborhood in Lubbock, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 21 areas we score in Lubbock. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in South Overton?

Renters in South Overton pay a median of $1,100 a month, 7% lower than the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $229,000, 8% higher than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 6.7x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve South Overton?

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 12 Census block groups closest to the South Overton 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.