City profile
Lufkin, TX
Angelina County · Population 34,251
Lufkin is a town in Angelina County, TX with about 34,251 residents and a typical home value near $180,000. It is 115 miles from Houston, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
51°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$179,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,245
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Lightning, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
99 mi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
34,251
Black population
18.3%
County
Angelina County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 34,251 residents
- Typical home value about $180,000
- 115 miles from Houston, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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