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Lubbock, Texas · ZIP 79424

Lubbock — ZIP 79424

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Lubbock (79424) scores 60/100 — Fair for Lubbock. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $306K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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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 index76/100
Avg math proficiency58%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$306K
Median rent$1,631/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

$306K

Median Rent

$1,631/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
CRESTVIEW ELPK–05609
74%
88%
LUBBOCK-COOPER WEST ELPK–05624
73%
74%
OAK RIDGE ELPK–05678
63%
70%
WHITESIDE ELPK–05434
63%
67%
SMITH ELPK–05491
60%
70%
UPLAND HEIGHTS ELPK–05652
54%
63%
HERITAGE MIDDLE06–08821
51%
68%
IRONS MIDDLE06–08636
26%
37%
LUBBOCK-COOPER LIBERTY H S09–11571Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

52,336

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79424 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 79424 has a school score of 76/100. 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 79424 is approximately $306K. 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 79424 in Lubbock has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.