Lubbock

The city of Lubbock in northwest Texas bears the nickname “Hub City” due to its location as the economic, educational and healthcare center of the south plains. Settled in 1889 and now measuring 135.9 square miles, its median age is 29.9 (2022). Manufacturing, education, agribusiness, health services, food processing, and information systems and technology drive its economy.

A variety of home styles, from Victorian to Neoclassical to contemporary, populate Lubbock’s residential neighborhoods. The typical home value is $209,980, up 14.4% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Lubbock offers many things to experience, including annual events such as the South Plains Fair, the National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, and the Lubbock Food Truck Festival.

Major highways serving the city include I-27, I-40, and U.S. Highways 62 and 82. The neighborhood of Primrose Pointe sits near Highway 62, offering moderately priced townhomes and proximity to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues. In the newer neighborhood of Hatton Place, every house is unique and different from every other property in the area. Kingsgate and Raintree in south Lubbock feature larger townhomes near a park and shopping center.

SmartAsset has consistently ranked Lubbock in its top 10 for work-life balance. Money magazine named the city the third-best place to live in the U.S., based on factors such as jobs, housing, commute, healthcare and weather.