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Lufkin is a small city of 34,165 in Texas, with a median household income of $57,938
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lufkin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lufkin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lufkin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.1
Lufkin's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lufkin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lufkin, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$962
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lufkin's violent crime rate is 529.0 per 100,000 residents
— 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
529.0 /100k
Property Crime
2194.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lufkin is served primarily by LUFKIN ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lufkin, TX
National Avg
School District
LUFKIN ISD
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lufkin sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Lufkin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lufkin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,400 and median rent is $962/month.
Lufkin's violent crime rate is 529.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2194.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lufkin are operated by LUFKIN ISD.
The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lufkin, TX has a population of 34,165, a median household income of $57,938, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lufkin averages 59.8°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lufkin, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 75904, 75901, 75903.
The population of Lufkin, Texas is 34,165 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lufkin: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $144,400, median household income $57,938, crime index 125 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lufkin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
