Southgate offers convenient access to the interstate and shopping centers
At the southern end of Lubbock, Southgate offers commuters convenient interstate access and proximity to major shopping hubs. A thin part of the north edge of the neighborhood holds industrial warehouses, while the rest of the area is residential. Local Realtor Tarvis Grant says Southgate’s location on the city’s outskirts leads to a slower pace of living. “It’s a quiet neighborhood and it’s reasonably priced,” says Grant, Broker for TGA Realty and Property Management, who’s been selling homes in the area for over 20 years.
Southgate offers residents quick access to I-289 for an easy daily commute.
Fair prices and quiet charm in Southgate come with convenient interstate access.
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Commuting via Route 289, I-27
Interstate 27 borders the neighborhood, running north about 6 miles to downtown Lubbock and 12 miles to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. State Route 289, which locals call the Lubbock Loop, also borders Southgate and circles the city. The Covenant Medical Center is 7 miles north.
Mix of older and newer homes starting in the $50,000s
Most homes here are midcentury ranch-style homes and new traditionals from the past 25 years. Houses are packed tightly together on gridded streets, with sidewalks and streetlights. Nearly every property has a driveway, and larger or newer styles may have attached garages. Smaller homes typically sell for $50,000 to $150,000, while larger ones range from $150,000 to $250,000.
Smaller traditional and midcentury homes are typical in Southgate neighborhood.
New traditional homes built in the last 25 years appear throughout Southgate.
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Schools in Southgate
Students may attend Hodges Elementary, which gets a C-plus from Niche, before going to Dunbar College Preparatory Academy, which receives a C. Estacado High earns a B-minus and offers an early college program with Texas Tech University, which is just 7 miles north.
Kids can participate in a variety of competitive programs at Hodges Elementary School.
Just 7 miles north, Texas Tech University provides higher education near Southgate.
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Shopping and dining along the Lubbock Loop
Much of the area's shopping and dining can be accessed along the Lubbock Loop. There’s a Target 3 miles west and Lubbock's Breakfast House & Grill serves Southern favorites. The South Plains Mall is 7 miles west and offers an additional 150 retailers.
Lubbock's Breakfast House & Grill offers Southern comfort food for Southgate residents.
Located 7 miles west, South Plains Mall features 150+ shops for Southgate residents.
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Centralized playground, more outdoor attractions in East Lubbock
In the center of the neighborhood, Underwood Park provides a playground and a picnic area. Those looking for an indoor attraction can visit the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater on the Lubbock Loop, which features educational exhibits, an aquarium and an immersive, dome movie screen. “A couple of the city’s biggest parks and fishing lakes are in the east end of Lubbock,” adds Grant. Just 5 miles north, Mae Simmons Park has a disc-golf course and Dunbar Lake is a popular fishing spot. And 7 miles north, Mackenzie Main City Park offers hiking trails, a public golf course and a dog park.
Underwood Park’s playset in Southgate is perfect for kids to enjoy daily.
Fishing fun awaits Southgate locals at Mae Simmons Park.
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Neighborhood food bank, fishing derbies, South Plains Fair
The South Plains Food Bank Farm, located in Southgate on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, is volunteer-run and provides fresh produce to 19 counties. Fishing derbies are held throughout the year at Dunbar Lake. And in September, the South Plains Fair offers amusement rides, food vendors and live entertainment.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southgate
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southgate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southgate, Lubbock sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Southgate, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $109,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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