WolfforthTX, 2010
Wolfforth’s story
110 years in pictures
Census counts: 597 in 1960, 5,521 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
- 1916Wolfforth is established
WolfforthTX
A town of 8,746, established in 1916.
Photo: Zorin09 · CC BY 3.0
Population
8,746
2025 Census estimate · +57.8% since 2020
Typical home
$272K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
31.0
years
Jobs based here
2,976
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#163 of 640 in TX
Is Wolfforth a good place to live?
Wolfforth grades B− overall, 163rd among Texas's 640 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $272K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Lubbock metro’s $64K median household income. It also does better than most on health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 75% of the country. Wolfforth’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, below both Texas’ towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). On history, just 53 of Texas’ 1,000 towns do worse. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 82% of U.S. towns.
What makes Wolfforth stand out
Where Wolfforth beats most towns.
FRENSHIP ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett El | PK–5 | 610 |
| Tas Montessori School | PK–2 | 59 |
| Frenship Middle | 6–8 | 529 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wolfforth1.4
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyB+
60% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Wolfforth has grown 137% since 2010
3,670 counted in 2010 and 5,521 in 2020; an estimated 8,746 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 57.8% since 2020, after 50.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Wolfforth grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Wolfforth is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 1% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskdrought tops the listC−Open →HealthExceptional Community Hospital Lubbock 4.6 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$106K median household incomeB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →SafetyB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →HistoryEstablished 1916D−Open →Civic life3.9 library visits per resident; 4.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$272K typical home, up 0.4% in a year; 50 days on market–Open →Who lives here36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wolfforth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wolfforth, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of LubbockEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Wolfforth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offCity Recycling Station, 3 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLubbock County Early Voting ClerkLubbock County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code7938279382 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wolfforth.
Wolfforth fares better on crime within Texas than nationally, trades workers with Lubbock and other neighbors and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of Texas.
OutdoorsC+
1.4% of Wolfforth is conserved land
2.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Patterson Park, at 30 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#210for trails in TX
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.4%
conserved · 45 of 3,110 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Patterson Park | 1.1 mi | 30 |
| 2. Frenship Mesa Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Wolfforth’s public schools outperform 74% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Frenship ISD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Frenship H S, with 3,422 students.
74%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 610 | A |
| Frenship H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,422 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
For health, Wolfforth earns a B+
Its widest gap with Texas is food insecurity: 11.9% of its 3,901 adults worry about having enough food, against 19.3% statewide. Against the 7,716 U.S. towns with household incomes like Wolfforth’s, it is healthier than 59%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
20% of Wolfforth adults binge drink. Wolfforth beats the Texas average on 14 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 29% of Wolfforth adults have high blood pressure.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 74% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
14 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Wolfforth | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.7% | 19.1% |
Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock
4.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
79th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyB+
Less crime per resident in Wolfforth than in 70% of U.S. towns
At 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 83% of Texas’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 12 reported in 2025, 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Wolfforth’s property crime rate is 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
70%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.1 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.4 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wolfforth1.4
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wolfforth4.1
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
70th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
83rd
percentile among TX towns
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
36
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
More children than Texas overall
Children under 18 are 35% of residents (25% statewide); people 65 and older are 9% of residents (13% statewide). The median age in Wolfforth is 31 years. Wolfforth has grown 58% since 2020, to 8,746 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
31median age · TX 35.6
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 8.7% | 14% | 18% |
| Median age | 31 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
WolfforthTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school27%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 80 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.4 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Wolfforth | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.4% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.4% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.5% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.2% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.1% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.6% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Wolfforth
July afternoons average 93°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 86% of Texas places with climate records; January nights average 27.3°.
Wolfforth has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. About 7 inches of snow falls in a winter.
7″snow a winter
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 93°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 27°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–57°
Spring46–76°
Summer66–92°
Fall47–75°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About two in three of Wolfforth’s working residents commute to Lubbock
Wolfforth has about as many jobs (2,976) as working residents, but only 242 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 16.7 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
Most working residents leave Wolfforth for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in Wolfforth grew to 2,976 in 2023, 1,001 more than in 2013. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Wolfforth.
8%work in town
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Wolfforth8%
Lubbock66%
Dallas1%
Midland1%
Levelland1%
8 mi
median commute distance
2,976
jobs based in Wolfforth
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 18% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Drought leads a moderate hazard risk in Wolfforth
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Wolfforth earns a D
The typical Wolfforth home is worth about $272,000, about the same as a year ago, 8% below the Texas typical home.
$272KZillow home value
| Wolfforth | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,674 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wolfforth$272K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
50
days on market
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
17
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →Galaxy Stadium and 6 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wolfforth. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Stadium & arenaGalaxy Stadium
12 mi Theme parkJoyland Amusement Park9 mi MuseumNational Ranching Heritage Center
11 mi MuseumBuddy Holly Center
9 mi MuseumMuseum of Texas Tech University
14 mi MuseumSilent Wings MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Galaxy Stadium: Falcon8765, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joyland Amusement Park: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Buddy Holly Center: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Texas Tech University: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silent Wings Museum: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wolfforth
19pages on Wolfforth
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 74% of TX districts · 4 schoolsSafetyB+1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 14 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$272K typical home · up 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteB+$106K median household income · 2,976 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 58% of U.S. communities · drought
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Wolfforth
Lubbock Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lubbock6.2 mi$28,540 tuitionTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterUniversity or college · Public · Lubbock8.6 miTexas Tech UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lubbock9.1 mi$11,852 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Wolfforth residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
About Wolfforth
City in Texas, United States
Wolfforth ( WUUL-forth) is a town located in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. It is a southwestern suburb of Lubbock. Its population was 5,521 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,317 ft
- ZIP code
- 79382
- Area code
- 806
Questions about Wolfforth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wolfforth, TX a good place to live?
Wolfforth grades B− overall, better than 53% of U.S. towns and #163 of 640 in Texas. It grades B+ for health, B+ for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Wolfforth, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.