Lubbock, TX
Population 261,078 · Lubbock, TX MSA. Moving to or from Lubbock? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
261,078
Cost of living (RPP)
91.317
Annual avg temp
62°F
Typical home
$209,436
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $60,487 |
| Median age | 30.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $197,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.48 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.317 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.768, goods 93.757, services 76.357. Source: BEA, Lubbock, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
62°F
January low
30°F
July high
93°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 19.4". Station: LUBBOCK WFO, TX US (2.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$209,436
ZHVI YoY
+0.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,384/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Lubbock, TX
Total employment (MSA)
150,730
Median wage (annual)
$37,640
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 20,380 | $36,350 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 18,440 | $26,700 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 14,850 | $30,580 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13,440 | $35,210 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 11,550 | $59,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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