Oil fields and agriculture southeast of Lubbock in Post
Post is a small city on the Great Plains of Texas about 40 miles southeast of Lubbock. Oil fields, agriculture and textiles spurred its growth during the early 20th century. Today, Post’s location at the intersection of two major highways makes it easy for residents to commute to Lubbock. However, the town population, currently around 4,800, has waned in recent years as some residents move to other city centers, says Nick Simpson, Realtor and partner at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate and Blu Realty, who has five years of experience in the area. “Lots of hunting opportunities, and there’s ranching,” Simpson says. “You still have a lot of agriculture around there as well — cotton, mostly.”
Post welcomes visitors with playful landmarks and a nod to ranching roots.
Post City Park’s pond sits near town, offering a scenic pause by the roadway.
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Bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes with shaded carports
Post’s central residential grid features a blend of bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes, some recently remodeled. Many properties include attached garages or shaded carports to shield against the Texas sun. Lots measure about a quarter acre in the central section, but more acreage is available on the outskirts, where properties may include stables and larged fenced areas. Some streets include sidewalks. The median home sale price in Post is $188,000. Ranch-style homes make up most of the recent sales, typically going for $130,000 to $325,000. Post has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Small homes in Post line a simple street grid shaped by prairie winds and sun.
Post neighborhoods mix midcentury ranch layouts with roomy driveways and yards.
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Hometown pride and school choice fuel student life in Post
Students start at Post Elementary School, which receives a Niche grade of C. Post Middle is rated C-plus, and Post High is rated B-minus. During homecoming in September, the high school sets fire to wooden letters spelling out the word "post" as a display of hometown pride. Eligible students can use vouchers to pay for private school tuition, homeschooling and other educational expenses through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts that launched in 2026.
Post Elementary School welcomes students with modern design and community spirit.
Post’s Middle School campus sits close to neighborhoods, keeping daily life connected.
Post’s Antelopes field brings the community together on crisp Friday nights.
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City park includes a pond, walking path and landmark photo opportunity
Post City Park is home to a green space, a pool, a large pond and shaded picnic areas, plus a playground and basketball courts. Mammoth fossils, Native American artifacts and old cowboy memorabilia fill the display cases at the Garza County Historical Museum, housed in a restored sanitarium. “Lake Alan Henry is not far away, so you’ve got the lake resources for recreation,” Simpson says. The lake is about 25 miles away and offers boating, fishing and camping.
Residents in Post enjoy an easy stroll on paths that cut through open green space.
Lake Alan Henry offers a scenic getaway not far from Post.
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Mexican fare, McDonald’s and a brick-paved Main Street
Post’s broad brick-paved Main Street is accented with boutiques, clothing and furniture stores and a grassy median with shaded park benches. Downtown restaurants include George’s Restaurant, known for its all-day Mexican breakfast, and fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Sonic. United Supermarket is also conveniently located downtown. Near Post City Park, Holly’s Drive In serves up sandwiches, burgers and shakes, and Morales Cocina slings burritos and menudo on weekends.
Locals linger over breakfast in Post, where conversation moves at an easy pace.
Holly’s Drive-In in Post is a hometown stop for burgers, sandwiches, and shakes.
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Major highways lead to Lubbock amenities and healthcare centers
Oil companies and adjacent businesses like oilfield equipment suppliers are still prevalent in Post, but many residents commute to Lubbock. U.S. routes 84 and 380 intersect in the city’s center, with 84 providing the best route for the 40-mile drive to the larger city. Lubbock is also home to University Medical Center and Covenant Health, but Lynn County Healthcare in Tahoka, about 25 miles away, provides care closer to home. On-demand public transportation is available through the SPARTAN transit system, and air travelers have a 45-mile drive to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Roping, riding, parades and cookoffs during the Post Stampede Rodeo
The Post Stampede Rodeo gallops into town in August. In addition to roping and riding, the three-day event features a parade, live music, food vendors and the Cowboy Chuckwagon Cookoff.
Restoration underway at the Old Presbyterian Church
Several churches were established when railroads brought commerce and growth to Post in the early 1900s. One former Presbyterian church, built in 1915, was purchased by Benny Jackson Designs in 2024; the subsequent restoration project has been chronicled on YouTube.
Old Presbyterian Church in Post anchors the neighborhood with quiet, familiar routines.
Downtown Post feels grounded, with history and community life in one place.
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