So tonight’s Powerball jackpot is sitting at $522 million. Take the lump sum, and you’re looking at about $338 million in cash. If somebody right here in Lubbock hits it, you wouldn’t just be rich—you’d be in a whole different galaxy of wealthy.
And since we’re talking about Lubbock, let’s do this the fun way. Here’s what you could actually buy in the Hub City with that kind of cheddar:
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A Real Estate Empire Right Here in the Hub
According to Zillow, the average home value in Lubbock is about $207,000. With $338 million, you could literally buy over 1,600 average-priced homes. That’s enough to house the entire student section at a Texas Tech football game.
Now, maybe you’d rather go big with just one estate. The most expensive listings in Lubbock right now run about $2.6 million for sprawling ranch-style homes with acreage. You could buy more than 100 of those and still have millions left over…