Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lubbock

Affordability in Lubbock, TX

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Lubbock is $1,182 and the median household income is $60,895 annually, with nearly half of residents -- 49% -- renting their homes. Lubbock's 9 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties, totaling 858 units, offer renters alternatives with rents tied to income limits rather than the open market.

Safety

According to the Lubbock Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting, Lubbock had a violent crime rate of 830 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report incidents.

Getting Around Lubbock

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lubbock scores a 68 (Somewhat Walkable), a Transit Score of 30 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 63. These scores reflect conditions near the income-based and HUD-assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

Lubbock is served by 89 schools across 15 districts, including 46 elementary, 16 middle, and 20 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Living in Lubbock

The median household income in Lubbock is $60,895 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,182 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Lubbock is designed for households that spend too much of their income on rent. The 858 income-restricted units across 9 properties in this city offer rents tied to your income rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $60,895/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,182/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 49% of Lubbock residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 9 HUD-assisted properties in Lubbock were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters in this area face minimal flood exposure based on available flood data.