Plainview, TX

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Population
19,314
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,363 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$113,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$851/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,768
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Plainview sits along Interstate 27 in the Texas High Plains, comfortably positioned between Lubbock and Amarillo. Home to around 20,000 residents, the town offers a quiet, welcoming atmosphere shaped by its deep agricultural roots and classic West Texas hospitality. Wide-open horizons, affordable housing, and easy everyday commutes make it an appealing choice for newcomers looking for a friendly, grounded place to settle down.

The town centers around a historic brick-street downtown, neighborhood parks, and Wayland Baptist University, which brings collegiate sports, arts, and cultural events to the community. Plainview provides all the essentials for daily living, including local restaurants, grocery stores, and medical facilities, while Lubbock is only a 45-minute drive south whenever you need major shopping centers or a commercial airport. It is an easygoing, family-friendly community where neighbors know each other and life moves at a comfortable pace.

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