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Lubbock County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
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    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 122 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Lubbock County is located in Texas with a population of 298,042. Lubbock County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Lubbock County, most residents own their homes. In Lubbock County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lubbock County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lubbock County are highly rated.
    Population
    298,042

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $122,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $882
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Lubbock County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      103.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      6.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      522.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      606
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      135.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Lubbock County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,078
    National
    $55,322
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      Lubbock County Reviews

      122 reviews
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      I have been living here for about half of my life, and I have been given many opportunities living here. Academics I have been challenged and given the opportunity of take IB courses. I have been involved and feel welcomed in the community. I have been exposed to new adventures like watching live musicals at the local amphitheater or going to see artwork in all sorts of different kinds of media at the art trail. Overall my experience in Lubbock has been positive and
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      Lubbock is a great place for any child to go to school, we have some fast growing school districts! The cost of living is great, there are awesome prices on both houses and apartments. There are tons of job opportunities. Lubbock is always busy building new restaurants, houses, and grocery stores. It's one of the best places in Texas to raise children! One of the best things is the fact that Lubbock has no traffic at all, the loop can get any person where they need to be in 10 minutes. It's also very safe, and very diverse. I myself have met so many different people. Overall it is just a great city to live in!
      Lubbock is a great city. It feels like a large, small town. The people are some of the friendliest you will meet. There are a wide variety of things to do, including family entertainment, college nightlife, art galleries, farmer's markets, and Texas Tech athletic events. And you won't find more spectacular sunsets anywhere outside of West Texas.