Is Dupree safe?
Lubbock, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Dupree as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Dupree
“Go with care. Dupree is an established, modest residential neighborhood in central Lubbock that is generally peaceful during daylight hours but experiences elevated levels of property crime typical of the city's central corridors. Taking standard precautions like locking vehicles and securing belongings will keep your visit trouble-free.”
About the area
Dupree is a mid-century, working-class neighborhood characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature shade trees, and local community parks. Situated just east of major thoroughfares and south of central Lubbock, it offers quick access to local dining and retail strips while maintaining a low-key suburban street grid.
- Mid-Century Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Pockets
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Dupree
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no public bike-share program active in this neighborhood; cycling is feasible on low-speed interior residential streets, though designated bike lanes are scarce on surrounding arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Primarily a stable single-family residential area with low rates of random violent crime
- Close proximity to commercial corridors along 34th Street, 50th Street, and University Avenue
- Affordable local dining and convenient access to Texas Tech University amenities
Cons
- Higher property crime rates including vehicle break-ins and opportunistic theft compared to southwest Lubbock
- Aging infrastructure with inconsistent sidewalk coverage and minimal street lighting on residential blocks
- Pockets of rental vacancies and lower median household incomes relative to the Lubbock metro average
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within interior residential blocks, though occasional transient individuals or panhandling can be observed near major intersections along Avenue Q and 50th Street.
What Dupree is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school, making morning neighborhood walks comfortable.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet on interior residential streets with steady commercial traffic along bordering arterials like 34th and 50th streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly after dusk; residential blocks are quiet but dimly lit, requiring moderate awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally inactive, though isolated property theft and suspicious activity can occur along alleys and peripheral commercial boundaries.
Transit, parking and getting around
Citibus provides fixed-route bus service along major perimeter corridors like 34th Street, 50th Street, and Avenue Q, but service intervals are generally 30 to 60 minutes with limited weekend coverage.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, with ample residential curbside parking and spacious private lots for commercial businesses.
Things to do in Dupree
- Enjoy a relaxing walk, playground visit, or casual picnic at Dupree Park
- Browse the vintage goods, antiques, and local crafts at nearby Grand Central Station Antiques on 34th Street
- Sample traditional Texas West-style comfort food and Mexican dining along the 50th Street commercial strip
Local favorites
- Bryan's Steaks · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1650)A long-running, casual cafeteria-style steakhouse serving hearty cuts, fried catfish, and a classic salad bar.
- Taqueria Jalisco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)A neighborhood favorite known for authentic street tacos, generous breakfast plates, and homemade salsas.
- One Guy from Italy · Pizza & Calzones · 4.5★ (1900)A Lubbock institution famous for massive stuffed calzones, NY-style thin crust pizza, and garlic knots.
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Common questions about Dupree
Is Dupree safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Dupree a good place to live?
On safety, Dupree scores 66/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Dupree?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 52/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Dupree are safer?
Melonie Park (85), Kings Park (Lubbock) (84), Spanish Oaks (81) score higher nearby.
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