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Lubbock is a Texas town with about 200,000 residents. Founded in 1878, it was named after a confederate colonel named Thomas Saltus Lubbock. it was incorporated in 1989. South of the Texas Panhandle, it's 349 miles from Dallas and 123 miles south of Amarillo. The climate is semi-arid so summers can be dry and hot, but temperatures go down significantly at night. Winters occasionally involve snow. Median income is about $43,000 and the median value of a home is $103,000.
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The birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, Lubbock is a town that a number of musicians have called home over the years. There are a number of music festivals, rodeos, museums, theatre, sports events, and other events associated with the colleges. Economically, the city is growing and not suffering nearly as bad other places in the country. However, incomes are not particularly high. Apartment dwellers in Lubbock have a lot of choices and reasonable prices. The median rent is $840. So with the low cost of living, Lubbock is a great place in terms of value for your dollars. There's a lot to do, however the culture is conservative. So living here is grounded in more traditional Texas values.
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