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Lufkin, Texas

city · Angelina County

At a glance

34,251
Population
$179,600
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$200,713
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,079/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$57,048
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
54.59%
Locations with fiber available
7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost43% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates84.3%
College graduates21.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lufkin Texas Economic Development
The City of Lufkin Economic Development Department helps businesses locate, retain, and expand in Lufkin and Angelina County, coordinating with local and state public entities and advocating for public policy issues affecting economic development in East Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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