Affordable Storage in Lubbock

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Lubbock.

About Lubbock, TX

Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. The 2020 census counted 257,141 people living in this city. It is found in the Great Plains area of northwestern Texas. Lubbock is in a growth phase. The estimate for the population in 2022 was 263,930. The extended Lubbock metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding communities, has a population of 328,283 (2022 estimate).

Lubbock was built in Comanche territory by forcing the native people off their land. In 1876, Lubbock County was founded by Thomas Lubbock, who was the brother of Francis Lubbock. Francis was the governor of Texas during the U.S. Civil War. In 1884, the tiny Lubbock outpost had a post office. In 1891, the city of Lubbock became the county seat and in 1898, the city was incorporated when the first railroad arrived in the area.

In contemporary times, the city is known for being the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly. It has the largest area of agriculture dedicated to growing cotton in the world. It is the location of Texas Tech University, with enough student enrollment to make it the sixth-largest college in Texas.

The modern nickname for the city is “Hub City” because it is the center of the regional economy, educational services, and health care for multiple counties.

What to do in Lubbock, TX

Lubbock is a ranching town that was built in an area full of cotton plantations.

• Features: To learn about the frontier lifestyle, visit the National Ranching Heritage Center to see the historic buildings and museum.
• Events: Popular annual events are the Buddy Holly Music Festival, the Flatland Film Festival, and the Lubbock Arts Festival.
• Museums: Interesting museums to visit are the Buddy Holly Center, the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Silent Wings Museum, the Texas’ Last Frontier Historical Museum, and the American Windmill Museum.
• Destinations: Buffalo Springs Lake and Ransom Canyon are just east of the city. There is an RV park with hook-ups and campgrounds near the lake. There is a nice beach, boating, fishing, and nature trails to enjoy. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Working in Lubbock, TX

The local economy depends on education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is manageable. The median household income is $54,060 per year, which is about $15,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is gaining jobs faster than the national average. Lubbock's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is a fantastic 39.8%, compared to the predicted national average of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are health care (14%), education (13.8%), hospitality (10.7%), construction (5.8%), finance/insurance (4.4%), public administration (3.9%), and waste management (3.8%).

Lubbock, TX Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods are on the south side of the town.

Here are a few areas with the priciest homes for sale:

• Slide: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $692,846, which is more expensive than 94.9% of the rest of the state. Most homes were built between 1970 to 1999. Some were constructed after 2000. Rental homes are $1,842 monthly. The vacancy rate is 6.9%, which means there are places available to buy or rent.
• 89th St / Salem Ave: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $489,293. Apartments and homes are available for an average rent of $1,312 monthly. The vacancy rate is 7.6%, so renting a place in this area is easy.
• Kelsey Park / Vintage Township: This area has some nice homes and manufactured/mobile homes. The median real estate price in this neighborhood is $467,218. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,549 per month. There are also apartment complexes in this area. The vacancy rate is 3.8%, making it hard to find a place that is available.
• Regal Park: Here, the median real estate price is $428,401. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes and apartment buildings. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. They were built between 1970 and 1999 with a few newer houses. The vacancy rate is 4.4%. The average rent is $1,207 per month.

Lubbock, TX School District

The Lubbock Independent School District is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $12,135 annually for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to one is an exceptionally good ratio, creating a small class size.

There are 15 private schools in Lubbock. The top-ranked private schools are Sharp Academy (K to 12th), Trinity Christian School (PK to 12th), and All Saints Episcopal School (PK to 12th).

There are four colleges and universities within a 50-mile area. Lubbock's schools are the four-year public Texas Tech University and the private four-year Lubbock Christian University.

Moving to Lubbock, TX Resource Guide

The City of Lubbock has an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the City Council.

The Lubbock Parks & Recreation Department manages the 80+ public parks, facilities, and programs for recreational activities. There are park shelters, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking/jogging tracks, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, dog parks, and disc golf courses.

Lubbock, TX Housing

If you want to buy a home in Lubbock, the median home price is $255,000. This price is trending down by -12.1% year-over-year. The good news is that it’s a buyer’s market with a greater supply of homes listed for sale than interested buyers.

The cost of living in Lubbock is 5% lower than found in other Texan cities and 13% lower than the average for cities across the country.