City profile
Lubbock, TX
Lubbock County · Population 264,814
Lubbock is a city in Lubbock County, TX with about 264,814 residents and a typical home value near $212,000. It is 299 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
47°F
Summer avg
85°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$212,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,472
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Drought
Nearest major airport
275 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
264,814
Black population
8.5%
County
Lubbock County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 264,814 residents
- Typical home value about $212,000
- 299 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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