RANK #831 / 996 · POP 311,509 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.9%
Lubbock County, Texas, is home to the Lubbock Lake Landmark, an archaeological site with evidence of human habitation dating back 12,000 years. Located on the South Plains of Northwest Texas, Lubbock is approximately 327 miles northwest of Dallas. The county features a generally flat landscape, with elevations between 2,900 and 3,400 feet. Commutes within the city of Lubbock average around 18 minutes, aided by infrastructure like the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Loop 289. Outdoor recreation includes Buffalo Springs Lake and Lake Ransom Canyon for water activities, and numerous parks and trails such as those at Mackenzie Park and the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum.
Life in Lubbock County offers a blend of urban amenities and a community atmosphere. The public school systems, including Lubbock ISD, Frenship ISD, and Lubbock-Cooper ISD, are highly rated. The economy, historically rooted in agriculture and education with Texas Tech University, is expanding into new sectors. Recent economic developments show growth in manufacturing, particularly in pump production for various industries, and the finance sector has seen job increases. The area is also making provisions for new economic opportunities, including a high-tech distribution building.
Below national median
Below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.7x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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TeraWulf Abernathy Campus Data Center
TeraWulf, Fluidstack (backed by Google)
|
$1,300M | Under Construction |
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Leprino Foods Cheese Manufacturing Facility
Leprino Foods
|
$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Lubbock Data Centers New Construction (936-acre facility)
Calvano Development / Texas Solarworks LLC
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Plant Agricultural Systems Greenhouses (13 x 1M sq ft)
Plant Agricultural Systems
|
$500M | Planned |
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Lubbock Battery/Storage Project
Paleo BESS
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$200M | Planned |
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The Vineyards at Escondido Ranch (Master-Planned Development)
Unknown
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Lubbock County has a Boom Town Index score of 17/100, ranking #831 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.3% and a median household income of $61,911, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Lubbock County is $183,700 with median rent at $1,087/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.337, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.9% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.3%. Home values changed +0.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.74% of Lubbock County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.