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A history of resilience in the barrio Guadalupe
Starting in the 1880s, many immigrants seeking a better future came north to Lubbock, finding work in migrant labor camps as ranch hands and railroad workers. Developing into a Hispanic cultural enclave through the 20th century, Guadalupe residents overcame racial discrimination and segregation by creating their own community in the neighborhood known simply as the barrio. “Guadalupe is a middle-income, very, very nice neighborhood. The people that live there, their families have lived there since the founding of the city,” says Wilson Bowling, a neighborhood planner for the City of Lubbock. On May 11th, 1970, the neighborhood’s collective future changed forever in a matter of minutes when an F5 tornado tore the city, killing 23 people and causing more than $200 million in damages. Guadalupe was the hardest hit neighborhood, with the destructive force destroying hundreds of homes and forcing many families to leave the neighborhood. Through resilience and hard work, the community was able to rebuild with help from the Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation and the federal government through urban renewal programs. The agency bought land and rebuilt homes, transforming the neighborhood into a thriving community with new opportunities. The neighborhood’s resurgence was so successful that it was removed from federal census tracts that identify distressed communities needing reinvestment.
Quirky statues on display in Guadalupe.
Statues near Guadalupe made to commemorate the lives lived on campus.
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Ranch style homes
Most homes in Guadalupe were built after 1970 as part of the neighborhood reconstruction project in the 80s and 90s. Single-story ranch-style homes make up the majority of builds, with many homes having brick exteriors and attached garages. There is little real estate volume in Guadalupe, with only one sale since 2023. “You will rarely see a house for sale in Guadalupe. Working with realtors, you’re not going to see it. It stays in the family, the family moves in or tears down and builds a new house. Guadalupe truly is a special, special neighborhood, Bowling says.” The story rings true with former Lubbock Councilman Juan Chadis. A few years ago he purchased the property where his grandfather first built a home in the early 1920s in a story documented by Texas Tech University’s Hispanic oral history project. Homes in Guadalupe typically sell for between $80,000 and $120,000. In 2021 Guadalupe Villas, a new 55 and over apartment complex, opened its doors and was the first new housing development in the neighborhood in several years. Homes built by Guadalupe Economic Services Corporation are now worth between $80,000 and $120,000.
With safe streets and great schools, Guadalupe is a gem of Lubbock.
Guadalupe homes are reasonably priced.
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The heritage of “Mexican Town” at Aztlan Park
Guadalupe’s heritage remains in Aztlan Park where a historical marker and artistic mural tells the story of its past as an immigrant labor camp known as “Mexican Town” where workers slept in tents and rowhouses. The mural depicts more than a century of Mexican-American history in Lubbock. Today, the park has a basketball court, picnic area and walking path. On the eastern border of Guadalupe, Mackenzie Park is one of the largest recreation areas in Lubbock, with a 36 hole golf course, disc golf course and equestrian trails. The northern end of the neighborhood links up with the city’s Canyon Lakes system with trail access for walks along the waterfront and some of the best views in Lubbock. Smaller community parks Guadalupe Park and Pallottine Park are available with open green space and walking paths.
La Malinche Tortilla Factory is a small operation making tortillas in Guadalupe.
Aztlan Park is right in the heart of Guadalupe.
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New Carmona-Harrison Elementary School
Students in Guadalupe attend Lubbock Independent School District, beginning at Carmona-Harrison Elementary School and moving on to Cavazos Middle School and Lubbock High School, rated C-plus and A-minus, respectively. The unrated Carmona-Harrison opened in 2021 and is the first agricultural STEM school in the district. The school is named after Anita Carmona-Harrison, a former teacher who championed bilingual education, writing the first bilingual curriculum guide for kindergarten students in 1969. The neighborhood is two miles east of Texas Tech University.
Cavazos Middle School
Lubbock High School was founded in 1891 as the first high school in Lubbock County.
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Neighborhood shops and Mexican fare
For fresh tamales and traditional Mexican candy, La Malinche Tortilla Factory is a neighborhood staple in harnessing Guadalupe’s distinct culture. Shopping options in Guadalupe are limited with most residents heading outside of the neighborhood to find what they need. La Super Economica Meat Market is a one stop shop with fresh produce to take home or dine in options with tacos, burritos and more. Casa Mexicana is a family owned business in operation since 1955 carrying a full assortment of Mexican goods including pinatas and pottery. The National Flea Market has more than 250 vendors with home goods, clothing, and a bite to eat. For everyday items, a Walmart Supercenter is less than a mile away.
The Pancake House in Guadalupe has served the neighborhood for years.
La Super Economica Meat Market supplies Guadalupe with authentic Mexican groceries.
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Access to downtown Lubbock
Guadalupe is 1 mile north of downtown Lubbock with direct access via Texas Avenue. The neighborhood is near two major highways including Interstate 27 and the Marsha Sharpe Freeway that provide access to much of the Lubbock metro area. The nearest emergency room is 4 miles east at University Medical Center, and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 6 miles north. Bus services are available through Citibus, with several stops in the neighborhood.
Easy highway access and great restaurants make Guadalupe a great place to live.
Texas Tech University is one of the most prestigious in all of Texas.
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Vamos a Pescar: "Let's Go Fishing"
At Buddy Holly Lake Recreation Area is stocked with catfish and open space to stroll along the waterfront. For the last 15 years, the lake has hosted the Vamos a Pescar fishing event. Thousands attend The free event annually, and families can get outside and try to reel in the big one. Lubbock City Council member Christy Martinez-Garcia started the event through her non-profit Los Hermanos Familia as a last request from her father-in-law. A farmer, Martinez-Garcia, says he would often have to miss family outings while raising his children, and the free event is in honor of him. "We use fishing as a hook to bring families together," Martinez-Garcia says.
Canyon Rim Park is an open space with a ton of character in Guadalupe.
A beautiful pond tucked away in Guadalupe.
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Above average crime
Crime in Guadalupe is rated an 8 on the CAP index, which is double the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Atzlan Park
Guadalupe Park
Canyon Rim Park
Transit
Airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International
20 min drive
Bus
Ave P & Baylor St.
Bus
Ave P & 1st St.
Bus
3rd Street & Buddy Holly Avenue
Bus
1st St. & Ave M
Bus
Ave K & 1st St
Bus
1st St. & Ave N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Guadalupe
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Guadalupe, Lubbock sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Guadalupe, Lubbock over the last 12 months is $70,000, down 53% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Solid Home well built 1970 one owner. Well maintained, new roof and roof vents 6 months old, new exterior paint 6 months old. Small and quiet community park and city park walking distance. Sidewalks, walk and running trails. Running creek near by. Nearby schools, Guadalupe Elementary School, Cavazos Middle School and Lubbock High School. Shopping and excess to freeways and Texas Tech University.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,258
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,595
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,475
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.8%
College Graduates
8.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
29.7%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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