At a Glance
Median Income
$56,722
$27,793 per capita
Home Value
$162,600
Zillow: $210,506
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
526/100K
2,212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Lufkin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lufkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lufkin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lufkin residents earn a median household income of $56,722 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,793. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,952 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lufkin is $162,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,506. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Lufkin reports 526 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,212/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Lufkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lufkin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population34,158
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,722
Per Capita$27,793
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$4,478M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,600
Rent$1,043
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$210,506
Housing Units14,336
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent526/100K
Property2,212/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault357/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation295 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lufkin was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.