Why Live in Wheelock & Monterey (WHAM)
Near the center of Lubbock, Wheelock & Monterey offers larger homes with convenient access to the rest of the city’s attractions. “It’s an older, well-established neighborhood featuring large ranch-style homes with tons of character and charm,” says Wendy Jones, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, who’s been selling homes in the area since 2006. The neighborhood is named after Frank E. Wheelock, who helped combine the original settlements of Old Lubbock and Monterey in 1890 to form the current city. Ranch-style homes built from the 1950s to the 1970s are common here. Houses are packed tightly together with small yards, though the homes are larger than those in surrounding neighborhoods. Homes also have driveways, and most come with attached garages. Prices range from $100,000 to $250,000. Wheelock & Monterey's CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10, above the national average of 4. Students may start at Wheelock Elementary, which gets a C-plus from Niche, before going to Slaton Middle, which receives a C. Monterey High earns a B and has a successful athletics program, including a state championship win for their girls' basketball team in 2025. Texas Tech University, known for its
Home Trends in Wheelock & Monterey (WHAM), TX
On average, homes in Wheelock & Monterey (WHAM), Lubbock sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Wheelock & Monterey (WHAM), Lubbock over the last 12 months is $165,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$158,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$159,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median List Price
$164,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%