Lufkin, TX vs Orland Park, IL
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
Orland Park
73.7
#690 nationally
Orland Park leads in crime level (0.8 vs 14.5). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 34 min). Orland Park leads in median household income ($97,365 vs $57,938).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Orland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 73.7 (#690) |
| Population | 34,181 | 57,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $414,279 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $97,365 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | D+42.0 |
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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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73.7 Score
Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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