34th to 50th St, south of Tech Terrace

Wheelock and Monterey

Just south of Tech Terrace, anchored by Monterey High.

  • Central
  • Students
  • Families
  • Walkable-ish
  • Lubbock ISD
  • 5businesses in the directory
  • Centralside of town
  • Lubbock ISDschool district

Wheelock and Monterey sits directly south of Tech Terrace and is the neighborhood people land in when Tech Terrace has nothing available. It is anchored by Monterey High School on its southwest corner and Wheelock Elementary, with the 50th Street corridor along its south edge carrying restaurants and a large grocery store. Central location makes it practical for Texas Tech, downtown, and the Medical District alike.

Highlights

  • SchoolsMonterey High School
  • SchoolsWheelock Elementary
  • Dining & Retail50th Street Corridor

Know Before You Go

  1. It is the standard fallback when Tech Terrace is full — similar central location, generally easier to find a place.
  2. Commutes to Texas Tech, downtown, and the Medical District are all short from here.
  3. The 50th Street side is where the shopping and restaurants are; the interior is residential.

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Schools

School district for this neighborhood: Lubbock ISD. District lines can split a neighborhood street by street. Confirm your address with the district before you decide.

Prices and rent

The Lubbock market numbers, each with its source and the month it covers, live on the real estate page.

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Lubbock Housing Market

806 Market Snapshot

$249,925
Median Sale Price, Lubbock area (metro)
+4.1% vs. May 2025
79 days
Avg Days on Market
551
Monthly Home Sales
3.8
Months of Supply
$1,196
Median Monthly Rent
+1.7% YoY
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Sources: Lubbock Association of REALTORS® (May 2026, Lubbock metro area) · Apartment List (Aug 2026)

Wheelock and Monterey — Common Questions

Where is the Wheelock and Monterey neighborhood in Lubbock?

Wheelock and Monterey is in central Lubbock directly south of Tech Terrace, running roughly from 34th Street down to 50th Street, with Monterey High School on its southwest corner.

Is Wheelock and Monterey good for Texas Tech students?

Yes — it is one of the closest alternatives to Tech Terrace, with short commutes to Texas Tech, downtown, and the Medical District, and it typically has more available rentals than Tech Terrace itself.

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