Opening a Business in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock is a West Texas city of 264,000 dominated by Texas Tech University and its 40,000 students. Commercial rents are the lowest of any city on this list ($10-$20/sq ft), making it one of the most affordable markets in Texas for a first-time business owner. The economy is driven by the university, regional healthcare (UMC, Covenant), and agriculture.