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Lubbock Texas

Founded by a Texas Ranger in 1876, today Lubbock still maintains an atmosphere of small-town hospitality and West Texas charm with some big city amenities. Lubbock is located in Northwest Texas, surrounded by five major Texas highways. Looking at a map, this resembles the hub on a wagon wheel, hence the nickname “Hub City.” Population: Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, and has a population of 229,573.

Climate: Lubbock has a mild, semi-arid climate. Summers are hot, and winter days are typically sunny and relatively mild, but nights are cold with temperatures dipping below freezing.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Lubbock, TX is 2.2% less than the Texas average, and 11% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Even more bargains for retirees looking for a retirement home, with median home values 45.1% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Texas Tech University http://www.ttu.edu/ is the major player here. Lubbock Christian University, Sunset International Bible Institute, South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University operate branch campuses in Lubbock.

Transportation:Citibus http://www.citibus.com/ is the local transportation provider. Lubbock International Airport is served by American, Continental, Delta and Southwest Airlines.

Travel and tourism: From award-winning wineries to major college sports to the largest cowboy symposium in the world, an array of unexpected adventures await retirees in Lubbock. Lubbock is the home of Buddy Holly, unique shopping, dining and a legendary ranching and music heritage. http://www.visitlubbock.org/ for more information.

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