Bowling Green, OH vs Lufkin, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bowling Green
77.2
#266 nationally
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Bowling Green leads in crime level (1.9 vs 14.5). Bowling Green leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Lufkin leads in median household income ($57,938 vs $41,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, OH | Lufkin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#266) | 78.1 (#197) |
| Population | 30,384 | 34,181 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,081 | $200,713 |
| Median Household Income | $41,346 | $57,938 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.2 | R+52.0 |
C+
77.2 Score
Bowling Green, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,081
Population
30,384
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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C+
78.1 Score
Lufkin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$200,713
Population
34,181
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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