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Lufkin
  • Town in Texas
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Lufkin

#3 in Best Places to Live in Angelina County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Lufkin is a town in Texas with a population of 34,264. Lufkin is in Angelina County. Living in Lufkin offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lufkin there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lufkin and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lufkin are highly rated.
    Population
    34,264
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $118,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $881
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      518.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      91.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      787.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,899.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      339.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Lufkin

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,601
    National
    $69,021
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