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Ransom Canyon, TX

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Population
1,172
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,102 ft
Median Home Value
$341,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$113,950
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityLubbock, Texas12 miles away · 273,071 residents.

About Ransom Canyon

Just a fifteen-minute drive east of Lubbock, Ransom Canyon offers an unexpected escape from the flat West Texas plains. Tucked down inside Yellow House Canyon, this small community of roughly 1,200 residents is built right into the rugged cliffs and hillsides. Winding residential roads follow the canyon contours, giving neighborhood homes wide-open views of the water and surrounding red rock.

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Life here centers on Lake Ransom Canyon, where neighbors can boat, fish, or paddleboard right outside their backdoors. The town is purely residential and exceptionally quiet, with everyday conveniences and jobs in Lubbock just a short commute up Highway 84. For anyone moving to the area who wants waterfront living and scenic views with small-town tranquility, Ransom Canyon is one of the most distinctive spots on the South Plains.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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