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City of Lubbock, Texas

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About homes in Lubbock

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Lubbock in Lubbock County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1984Median year built1U.S. 1980
45%Built before 1980118% built since 2010
1983Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1987
64%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
51%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$212kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Lubbock was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 Lubbock's housing is newer than the national mix: 45% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Lubbock are older than rentals: a median build year of 1983 against 1987.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Lubbock is mostly detached single-family: 64% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Lubbock, with 51% of occupied homes owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lubbock is valued at $212,400 (ACS), below the Texas median of $283,800.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Lubbock station averages 84 nights a year at or below 32°F and 15 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 92 days a year reach 90°F and 13 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is low, about 18 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 7 inches a year.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,243 heating and 1,950 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Lubbock sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4 Building permits in Lubbock are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Lubbock housing units by year built
Before 19402.3%
1940-195914.2%
1960-197928.1%
1980-199922.6%
2000-200914.5%
2010 or later18.2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Lubbock, 7.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Lubbock, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Lubbock, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Lubbock?

The median home in the city of Lubbock was built in 1984, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Lubbock's housing is newer than the national mix: 45% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 18% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Lubbock climate like for exterior work?

The Lubbock station averages 84 nights a year at or below 32°F and 15 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 92 days a year reach 90°F and 13 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 18 inches. Snowfall averages about 7 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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