Town in Garza County, part of the Lubbock metro

Living in Post, TX

D+

544th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 27 of 100
11th of 14 in the Lubbock area

We give Post a D+. It ranks 544th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and schools. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
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Where Post is in Texas.
Population
3,494-27.0% since 2020
Median rent
$82241% lower than Texas
Median home value
$49,20083% lower than Texas
Household income
$41,304Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Post

Post sits about 39 miles from downtown Lubbock, in the Lubbock metro. 3,494 people lived here in 2025, down 27.0% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Post City Park, David Nichols Park and Post Public Library.

The median age is 34.5, 32% of households have children, 68% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $41,304 a year (47% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Post

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $822, 41% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Post

  • Weaker school ratings. None of the 3 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Many adults uninsured. 38% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Post suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 0% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 12% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 47% lower than the Texas median, with 21 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 38% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 66% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 81% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $822 is 41% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 48% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $822 is 41% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 91% for people on a budget.

Post report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Post with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Median rent $822, homes cost 1.2x income.

    97 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $41,304, 8.6% unemployed.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    3 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    5 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    1 grocery store, 21 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    49 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 22 min, 0.7% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    38% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs US towns

Where Post stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 15%37 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 1.2x67% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $82241% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%26 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $41,30447% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 38%18 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Post

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Post is $822 a month, 41% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $33,000 a year. Right now 15% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $917 for a one-bedroom, $1,084 for a two-bedroom and $1,501 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $49,200, 83% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $269 before tax, or $365 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Post pays $1,149 a year, 73% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in PostStudio$7861 bedroom$9172 bedrooms$1,0843 bedrooms$1,5014 bedrooms$1,797
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Garza County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent41% lower than Texas$822$1,403$1,413
Median home value83% lower than Texas$49,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income67% lower than Texas1.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent37 points lower than Texas15%52%51%
Median property tax per year73% lower than Texas$1,149$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Texas68%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$365
Mortgage payment
$269
Property tax
$96
Median rent, for comparison
$822

Based on a $49,200 home in Post, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Post

Post has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Post ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
5
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
66
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • DPost ElementaryElementary, Post ISD68 of 100
  • DPost High SchoolHigh, Post ISD67 of 100
  • DPost MiddleMiddle, Post ISD64 of 100

Daily life in Post

Everyday places mapped inside Post, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Post City Park, David Nichols Park, Post Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 16% shorter than the Texas average. 1% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Lubbock is about 39 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Post work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $41,304, income per person is $21,414, unemployment is 8.6% and 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
21
Cafes
2
Bars
3
Parks
2
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income47% lower than Texas$41,304$78,476$80,734
Income per person47% lower than Texas$21,414$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Texas8.6%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Texas9.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points lower than Texas7.7%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher19 points lower than Texas67%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance18 points higher than Texas38%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Texas81%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute16% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0.7%14%15%
Workers who work from home0.7%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.8%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Post

Under 1816%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6433%
65 and over15%

Median age 34.5 years. 32% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Black12%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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Weather in Post

Post has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 29°F. There are about 105 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 22 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Post20°40°60°80°100°56J60F69M77A85M92J95J94A86S78O66N56DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Post, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very low, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Post

Nearby, Slaton gets a D+, Tahoka gets a D and Ransom Canyon gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D+SlatonTown, 5,761 people23 mi
  2. DTahokaTown, 2,424 people24 mi
  3. A+Ransom CanyonTown, 1,041 people29 mi
  4. C+CrosbytonTown, 1,774 people32 mi
  5. D-RallsTown, 1,463 people34 mi
  6. B-IdalouTown, 2,151 people37 mi

Post in the Lubbock area

How it ranks among 14 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Ransom Canyon1,041 people12 mito downtown
  2. 2AShallowater2,955 people11 mito downtown
  3. 3ASundown1,374 people35 mito downtown
  4. 8C-Lubbock264,814 people0 mito downtown
  5. 9D+Levelland12,466 people27 mito downtown
  6. 10D+Slaton5,761 people16 mito downtown
  7. 11D+Post4,326 people39 mito downtown
  8. 12DTahoka2,424 people28 mito downtown
  9. 13D-Ralls1,463 people30 mito downtown
  10. 14D-Morton1,513 people51 mito downtown

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Living in Post: common questions

Is Post, TX a good place to live?

We give Post a D+. It ranks 544th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and schools. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Post?

Median rent in Post is $822 a month, 41% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $49,200, 83% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $365, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Post?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Post. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 5 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Post flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Post as very low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Post?

Summers in Post peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 29°F. Expect around 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 22 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Post?

The average one-way commute is 22 min, 16% lower than the Texas average. About 0.7% of workers work from home. It is about 39 miles from downtown Lubbock.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.