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Lubbock, Texas · ZIP 79423

Lubbock — ZIP 79423

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Lubbock (79423) scores 59/100 — Fair for Lubbock. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency58%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$237K
Median rent$1,530/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$237K

Median Rent

$1,530/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,759

Violent Crime

2,143

Property Crime

7,616

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lubbock County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL ELPK–05763
70%
73%
HONEY ELPK–05442
67%
77%
LUBBOCK-COOPER H S09–121,856
66%
62%
ROBERTS ELPK–05526
65%
64%
LUBBOCK-COOPER SOUTH ELPK–05708
59%
64%
LUBBOCK-COOPER NORTH ELPK–05826
57%
63%
LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE06–08901
50%
57%
LUBBOCK-COOPER EAST ELPK–05857
50%
54%
LUBBOCK-COOPER LAURA BUSH MIDDLE06–08857
48%
57%
WATERS ELPK–05464
44%
58%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

44,357

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79423 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79423 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79423 is approximately $237K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79423 in Lubbock has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.