Lufkin, TX vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 25). Lufkin leads in crime level (14.5 vs 24.4). Lufkin leads in median household income ($57,938 vs $47,677).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 34,181 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | D+8.9 |
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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D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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