salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,440 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 84 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lufkin?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lufkin
| Size | Lufkin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,037 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,106 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,392 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,017 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lufkin overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lufkin, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lufkin
Life in Lufkin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lufkin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $185 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $179,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lufkin, TX?
Renting in Lufkin costs a median of about $1,061 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Lufkin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,440 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lufkin cheap or expensive?
Lufkin is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $61,526. It ranks 84th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lufkin?
The median homeowner in Lufkin pays $2,559 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Lufkin more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lufkin?
The median home value in Lufkin is $179,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
34,251 people live in Lufkin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.