Lufkin, TX vs Madisonville, KY
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.
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
Madisonville leads in crime level (2.4 vs 14.5). Lufkin leads in walk score (25 vs 20). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 19.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Madisonville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 84.3 (#6) |
| Population | 34,181 | 19,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $156,268 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $54,234 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | R+50.9 |
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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B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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