Moving to Lubbock, TX
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Texas Tech town on the south plains with cheap rent and a sky that goes orange at sunset.
- Population: 263,930
- Median 2BR rent: $1,100/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $750-$2,400
- Popular neighborhoods: Tech Terrace, Stonegate, Vintage Township, Heart of Lubbock, Maxey Park
Dust storms in spring can drop visibility in seconds and coat everything. Tarp open trailers and run AC on recirculate in transit.
Climate: Hot dry summers, cold windy winters.
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