Neighborhood in Lubbock, Lubbock County

Living in Southeast Lubbock, Lubbock

C-

11th of 21areas in Lubbock
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lubbock overall: C-

Southeast Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 30,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th 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 (15 of 100)
  • Health scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library3.1 mi

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

Population
30,930
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$148,000
Household income
$56,200
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Lubbock

Southeast Lubbock is an area in Lubbock with about 30,900 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Lubbock is C-. That puts it 11th of 21 areas we grade in Lubbock, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Lubbock

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

Cons of living in Southeast Lubbock

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

Southeast Lubbock report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,190, homes cost 2.6x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $56,200, 6.0% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 16 min, 5.2% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Lubbock compared with Lubbock

Better than Lubbock

  • Home value to income: 2.6x25% lower than Lubbock (3.5x)

Worse than Lubbock

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%13 points lower than Lubbock (35%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 25%6 points higher than Lubbock (18%)
  • People below the poverty line: 23%4 points higher than Lubbock (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBayless ElementaryElementary, Lubbock ISD0.4 mi
  • CAtkins MiddleMiddle, Lubbock ISD0.5 mi
  • BMonterey High SchoolHigh, Lubbock ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Lubbock

Median rent in Southeast Lubbock is $1,190 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 $148,000, 30% lower than the Lubbock median, which means a monthly payment of about $985 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLubbockTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lubbock$1,190$1,182$1,403
Median home value30% lower than Lubbock$148,000$212,400$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than Lubbock2.6x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Lubbock57%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Lubbock50%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Lubbock12%9.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lubbock197319841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$985
Mortgage payment
$810
Property tax
$175
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $148,000 home in Southeast 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 income8% lower than Lubbock$56,200$60,895$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lubbock6.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Lubbock23%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Lubbock22%35%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Lubbock16 min16 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Lubbock5.2%7.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Lubbock1.8%3.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Lubbock89%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Southeast Lubbock

Under 1824%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6433%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White33%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black7.4%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race3.9%

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. CCentral LufkinLufkin
  2. CNorth BaytownBaytown
  3. CNorth EastEl Paso

Questions about Southeast Lubbock

Is Southeast Lubbock a good place to live?

Southeast Lubbock covers part of Lubbock, TX, home to about 30,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th 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 Southeast Lubbock?

Renters in Southeast Lubbock pay a median of $1,190 a month, about the same as the Lubbock median. The median home is worth $148,000, 30% lower than the Lubbock median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Lubbock.

What schools serve Southeast Lubbock?

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

This area groups 23 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.