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Moving to Lubbock, TX: the honest profile
Tech-town plains value. Median home price runs about $214K with an effective property tax near 1.68% — roughly $3,595/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Lubbock |
|---|
| Median home price | $214K |
| Effective property tax | 1.68% |
| Tax friendliness | 9/10 |
| Winter mildness | 7/10 |
| Summer comfort | 6/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 7/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 6/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 5/10 |
| Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk) | 4/10 |
| Growth trajectory | 9/10 |
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, budget-first buyers. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.
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