Lufkin, TX vs Pascagoula, MS
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
Pascagoula
80.2
#90 nationally
Pascagoula leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.5). Lufkin leads in median household income ($57,938 vs $41,679). Pascagoula leads in walk score (33 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Pascagoula, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 80.2 (#90) |
| Population | 34,181 | 21,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $142,299 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $41,679 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | R+39.9 |
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-
80.2 Score
Pascagoula, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$142,299
Population
21,582
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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