Here's what it costs to live in Lufkin, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month, while the typical home is valued around $179,600. Households earn a median of $57,048 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$57,048
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,079
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$179,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,251
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$758
Per month
Avg Home Value
$185,000
Census ACS
January Avg
49°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.7
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
81.2%
What is the cost of living index for Lufkin?
The cost of living index for Lufkin is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lufkin?
The median gross rent in Lufkin is $1,079 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lufkin?
The median household income in Lufkin is $57,048 per year.
What is the median home value in Lufkin?
The median home value in Lufkin is $179,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lufkin?
Air quality data for Lufkin is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lufkin?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
