How have home prices changed in Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas?

Home prices in Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas have increased 19.3% over the past year. Even with that rise, prices are still about 17% below the city median and 30% below the state median. The neighborhood also has a gross yield of 8.2 and a Red Flag score of 62.

How does Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas compare with Lubbock overall?

Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas is priced about 17% below the Lubbock median and has a gross yield of 8.2. Walkability is 66, the Red Flag score is 62, and education is in the 27th percentile. Compared with the city, pricing is lower and yield is stronger.

What should buyers know about schools and walkability in Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas?

Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas has walkability of 66 and education in the 27th percentile. That means on-foot access is fairly strong while the school-district test-score percentile is lower. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 8.2 and a Red Flag score of 62.

Neighborhood

Mackenzie Park

Lubbock, Texas US

Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas has an income-oriented profile, with a gross yield of 8.2, prices about 17% below the city median and 30% below the state median, and walkability of 66. Values have risen 19.3% over the past year, while the Red Flag score is 62 and education is in the 27th percentile. The yield and price trend are clear strengths, but the higher risk score and lower education percentile are important context.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

17.40 mi²

ZIP Code

79403

County

Lubbock County

State

Texas

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$177,947

YoY+19.3%

Gross Rental Yield

8.2%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

62 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

27 / 100

Limited · better than 27% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Mackenzie Park Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Mackenzie Park, Lubbock.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$177,947	+19.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$119/sqft	+21.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,214/mo	+3.5%
Gross Rental Yield	8.2%	—
Liquidity Score	17 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	29	+61.1%

Is Mackenzie Park Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Texas crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

62 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire80Very High

Flood40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Earthquake40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Texas averaged 24.3 crimes and 3.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 8.2%

Appreciating market — +19.3% sale-price YoY

Dense amenities — 31 dining & 13 grocery options nearby

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Strong Wind risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Mackenzie Park's live DistrictScore metrics.

Mackenzie Park Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Texas-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+22.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Mackenzie Park centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 63% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Texas Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.3	3.9	-6.2%
2023	26.4	4.1	-1.7%
2022	27.4	4.4	+6.3%
2021	26.3	4.5	-1.8%
2020	26.9	4.5	-3.6%
2019	28.3	4.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Mackenzie Park inherits the Texas figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Mackenzie Park

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Mackenzie Park: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Mackenzie Park

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

66

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

13

Grocery

31

Dining

12

Schools

1

Universities

7

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

30

Parks

2

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Mackenzie Park's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Mackenzie Park vs Lubbock vs Texas

How Mackenzie Park benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Mackenzie Park, the median sale price sits about 17% below the median for Lubbock neighborhoods and about 30% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 8.2%, against 7.0% for Lubbock neighborhoods and 5.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 19.3%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Lubbock neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Mackenzie Park	$119/sqft	8.2%	17
Lubbock	$143/sqft	7.0%	45
Texas	$169/sqft	5.4%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.25% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

Homestead assessed value capped at +10%/yr (20% for some non-homestead property, through 2026).

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: unlimited protection from most creditors (acreage-limited) and a large school-tax exemption.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Full property-tax exemption for 100%-disabled veterans; a school-tax freeze for seniors aged 65+.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 17 (Sept 2025) bars buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from acquiring any real property. Verify first.

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Mackenzie Park Real Estate FAQ

Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, Texas has an income-oriented profile with a gross yield of 8.2 and prices about 17% below the city median and 30% below the state median. Values have risen 19.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 62, walkability is 66, and education is in the 27th percentile.

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