Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Slaton
Slaton, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$642
Population
6,339
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Small-town Texas charm with Lubbock at your fingertips
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Slaton is a small West Texas city located about fifteen miles southeast of Lubbock. While only a few minutes removed from one of the region’s larger cities, Slaton retains the feel of a secluded small town on the plains, with largely undeveloped countryside all around. The charming Downtown district features a number of galleries and antique shops, particularly around the City Hall square. The city’s neighborhoods are full of houses, apartments, and condos perfect for any lifestyle or budget, making it easy to experience the tranquil and charming lifestyle of Slaton for yourself.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,666
Average: $67,486
Education
756
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,765
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Slaton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Slaton, TX is $635 for one bedroom, $740 for two bedrooms, and $958 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Slaton has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$635/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,417/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Slaton, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
264 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
362 Students
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Points of Interest
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Military Bases
Airports
- Lubbock Preston Smith International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.