North By Northwest, Lubbock
Updated June 22, 2026 · 9,123 residents
North By Northwest is a dense suburban neighborhood in Lubbock characterized by a mix of tract housing and apartment complexes. While the area offers decent walkability along its main arterials, residents should expect moderate noise levels from nearby highway traffic and a lack of dedicated public park space.
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About North By Northwest
North By Northwest serves as a functional suburban hub defined by its blend of single-family homes and mid-sized apartment complexes. The landscape is primarily residential but features light commercial activity, including retail warehouses and self-storage facilities that contribute to a mixed-use environment. Its location near major transit corridors provides convenient access to broader Lubbock amenities, though the neighborhood maintains a relatively quiet, suburban atmosphere. Living in the area requires a reliance on personal vehicles, as the car-centric design of large intersections often offsets the presence of sidewalks on residential blocks. Prospective residents will find a community with high health insurance coverage and access to the well-regarded Frenship Independent School District. While the neighborhood lacks expansive public parks, it is well-suited for those prioritizing suburban stability and proximity to commercial services over outdoor recreation or absolute privacy.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential spacing is somewhat inconsistent, featuring both shared walls in certain complexes and greater distances between some homes. This level of privacy is slightly lower than the Lubbock average according to iHuus data.
Sidewalks line residential blocks and main arterials with safe crossings available, making the area slightly more walkable than much of Lubbock. While large intersections remain car-centric, many local errands can be completed on foot according to iHuus data.
Standard tract housing and mid-sized apartment complexes provide a consistent visual landscape, which is slightly more varied than the city average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by tidy yards and uniform roof geometries.
Private backyards and narrow sidewalk verges predominate, with a lack of visible public parks or wide green spaces. This area offers fewer amenities for pet owners compared to the Lubbock average, according to iHuus data.
Landscapes vary between dense suburban pockets and more open, rural industrial outskirts. This area provides a blend of residential clusters and vast, undeveloped fields, remaining largely in line with the typical Lubbock landscape.
A blend of calm residential blocks and lively social hubs provides a sense of activity that is slightly higher than the Lubbock average. While some areas offer access to local restaurants and parks, much of the neighborhood remains quiet and car-dependent.
Frequent noise from nearby railroad tracks and busy freeway corridors defines the acoustic environment here. This level of disturbance is slightly higher than the average for Lubbock.
Residential areas here remain free of warehouses, heavy industrial facilities, or hazardous sites. This lack of industrial proximity is slightly better than the Lubbock average, according to iHuus data.
Health insurance access is more prevalent here than in the rest of Lubbock. According to iHuus data, a significant majority of the local population maintains active coverage.
Political leanings in this area are predominantly conservative, which is slightly more pronounced than the average found across Lubbock.
A varied mix of young adults, families, and seniors resides here, reflecting a demographic profile slightly more concentrated toward certain age groups than the Lubbock average.
Flood risk in this area is higher than the Lubbock average, though official FEMA studies for this specific location remain incomplete. Residents should exercise standard precautions as the precise level of inundation risk is currently undetermined.
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| Dimension | North By Northwest | Arnett Benson |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 6.67 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 3.09 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.75 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 5.7 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 5.29 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.86 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.81 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 6.7 | ||
| 🌿 Air Quality | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 8.52 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 1.79 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 2.17 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.52 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
| 🏫 School Quality |
North By Northwest Rankings
School Districts Serving North By Northwest
Frenship Independent School District is a premier, high-performing organization characterized by 'Superior' financial integrity ratings for two decades and a robust academic portfolio that excels in both traditional testing and specialized CTE and STEM fields. While the district maintains a solid 4-star rating due to high-performing flagship campuses and exceptional teacher quality, there are minor inconsistencies in performance levels among its middle and elementary schools. The district is effectively managing rapid population growth through infrastructure expansion, such as the new Frenship Memorial High School, and maintains a disciplined, rigorous environment that, while occasionally criticized by parents for its strictness toward transfer students, ensures a stable and prestigious educational setting for the Wolfforth and Lubbock communities.
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Lubbock Independent School District is currently categorized as a district in transition, balancing elite academic performers and prestigious magnet programs with significant operational and fiscal headwinds. While flagship campuses like Lubbock High and Talkington consistently achieve top-tier ratings, the district is grappling with a multi-million dollar budget deficit, declining enrollment, and the subsequent closure of elementary campuses. The recent retirement of its superintendent adds a layer of leadership uncertainty during a critical period of restructuring. Despite these challenges, the district remains a regional leader in fine arts and specialized education, and it has proactively secured funding for security enhancements, maintaining a 'Mixed/Transition' status as it modernizes its operational footprint.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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