Lubbock, TX Homes

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Say you've owned Georgetown Ontario, real estate for most of your life and suddenly your boss tells you you're being transferred to Lubbock, Texas. You've never even heard of it before. Who can you turn to for help researching and finding some decent real estate? You turn to us. We're the real estate agents of Lubbock, TX, and we've made this website specifically to help people who are looking for more information on Lubbock and its housing market. You'll also find pages on education, entertainment, health care, industry, and community to help you make the right decision for you and your family. So read on and learn about Lubbock, Texas.

Lubbock, Texas: The Hub City

Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County in northwestern Texas. It was founded in 1876 and takes its name from Confederate General Thomas Saltus Lubbock of the Texas Rangers. Its nickname, "The Hub City" comes from the fact that it is the economic, education, and health care center for the South Plains region of the Llano Estacado or "Palisaded Plains," one of the largest mesas in North America. Lubbock has a population of 217,000 and is considered the second most conservative city in the United States with a population of over 100,000.

As the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world, Lubbock, TX is heavily into the cotton and textiles industries, which are supported by irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifier. Since this is not a sustainable approach, Lubbock has also made progress in researching more sustainable, low energy approaches to irrigation. Other major employers in Lubbock are the education and health care systems, retail shopping, local government, and telecommunications.

Texas Tech University is Lubbock's flagship educational institution. The main campus handles undergraduate degree program while the associated college of medicine and its attached clinic trains new doctors. There are also several other campuses in and around Lubbock with religious affiliations including Lubbock Christian University, Sunset International Bible Institute, and Wayland Baptist University.

Living in Lubbock, Texas connects you to the roots of western history. The Lake Lubbock Landmark and Canyon Lakes Archaeological District preserve over 12,000 years of human habitation, while the National Ranching Heritage Center immortalizes the cowboy way of life. The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration, which includes everything from a chuckwagon roundup to the presentation of academic papers on the subject, is held in Lubbock every September. For rock and roll fans, Lubbock has a cultural center, music festival and walk of fame named for Buddy Holly, who was born in the city.

Neighborhoods and Home Styles in Lubbock, TX

The city council works together with the police department and its neighborhood associations to maintain and improve the standard of living and aesthetic appeal of Lubbock, TX. The Lubbock United Neighborhoods Association has 43 member neighborhoods ranging from the suburban enclaves of Skyview and Carlisle to the centrally located Heart of Lubbock. Those plus the unregistered neighborhoods spread over more than 100 square miles of Texas tableland. What this means is that there's plenty of room for you and your family, and an organization where you can help make a difference in your neighborhood.

No matter what you're looking for in a home you can find it in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock's demographics are a fairly even split between Anglo and Hispanic influences so you can find both traditional ranch-style Texas homes and Spanish Colonial influenced stylings existing alongside modern suburban houses and glass-and-chrome skyscrapers. Affordable student apartments are also readily available, especially in the area around Texas Tech.

Investing in a property in Lubbock, TX isn't an expensive prospect. The cost of living here is only 80.1 percent, nearly 20 points below the national average. That's not to say that the quality of life here is correspondingly low, on the contrary, you'll be living the high life because you have more income available for entertainment. In terms of real estate, the average house or condo will run you approximately $100,000, while renting costs an average of $750 per month.

Contact a Lubbock, TX Real Estate Agent

If you're ready to take the next step towards relocating to Lubbock, Texas, click over to our contact page for the names and numbers of the people who are going to help you. Once you make the call, our real estate agents will leap into action compiling listings, setting up viewings, and answering all your questions. It's what they're there for, so give them a call today. Good luck with your search, and we'll see you in Lubbock soon!