Lufkin, TX vs Redding, CA
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
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Lufkin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 125). Lufkin leads in crime level (14.5 vs 17.7). Redding leads in median household income ($67,323 vs $57,938).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 66.6 (#1525) |
| Population | 34,181 | 92,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $67,323 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | R+36.5 |
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
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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