Lufkin, TX vs North Miami Beach, FL
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
North Miami Beach
63.2
#1791 nationally
North Miami Beach leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 32.6 min). Lufkin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | North Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 63.2 (#1791) |
| Population | 34,181 | 42,789 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $456,567 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $56,122 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | R+11.4 |
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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D
63.2 Score
North Miami Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,567
Population
42,789
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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