Neighborhood in Slaton, Lubbock County

Living in West Slaton, Slaton

C-

2nd of 3areas in Slaton
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Slaton overall: D+

West Slaton covers part of Slaton, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Slaton. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Schools scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care12.1 mi
Childcare11.3 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
670
Median rent
$940
Median home value
$172,000
Household income
$57,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in West Slaton

West Slaton is an area in Slaton with about 700 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 10% of households with children.

Our grade for West Slaton is C-. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Slaton, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in West Slaton

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in West Slaton

  • 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.

West Slaton report card

Each grade compares West Slaton 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 $940, homes cost 3.0x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $57,400, 0% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 1,592 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 18% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

West Slaton compared with Slaton

Better than Slaton

  • People below the poverty line: 2.9%13 points lower than Slaton (16%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%12 points lower than Slaton (12%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%7 points lower than Slaton (6.7%)

Worse than Slaton

  • Home value to income: 3.0x101% higher than Slaton (1.5x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%11 points lower than Slaton (79%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 51%10 points higher than Slaton (41%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCathelene Thomas ElementaryElementary, Slaton ISD1.1 mi
  • DSlaton Junior HighMiddle, Slaton ISD1.6 mi
  • BSlaton High SchoolHigh, Slaton ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in West Slaton

Median rent in West Slaton is $940 a month, 5% lower than the Slaton median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $172,000, 103% higher than the Slaton median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,074 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSlatonTexas
Median rent5% lower than Slaton$940$994$1,403
Median home value103% higher than Slaton$172,000$84,600$283,800
Home value to income101% higher than Slaton3.0x1.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Slaton51%41%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Slaton68%79%63%
Vacant homes12 points lower than Slaton0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Slaton197919631992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,074
Mortgage payment
$941
Property tax
$133
Median rent, for comparison
$940

Based on a $172,000 home in West Slaton, 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

MeasureHereSlatonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Slaton$57,400$56,676$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Slaton0%6.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Slaton2.9%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Slaton11%9.4%34%
Average commute11% higher than Slaton23 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than Slaton18%5.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Slaton0%2.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Slaton83%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in West Slaton

Under 189.1%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6445%
65 and over28%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black2.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Slaton

  1. 1C-Southwest SlatonMedian rent $940
  2. 3D-Central SlatonMedian rent $860

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Northeast HitchcockHitchcock
  2. D+AndersonOdessa
  3. C-East ShermanSherman

Questions about West Slaton

Is West Slaton a good place to live?

West Slaton covers part of Slaton, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Slaton. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in West Slaton?

Renters in West Slaton pay a median of $940 a month, 5% lower than the Slaton median. The median home is worth $172,000, 103% higher than the Slaton median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 1.5x across Slaton.

What schools serve West Slaton?

The closest rated public schools are Cathelene Thomas Elementary (elementary, rated D), Slaton Junior High (middle, rated D) and Slaton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Slaton 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.