Lufkin, TX vs Wellington, 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
Wellington
66.8
#1505 nationally
Wellington leads in crime level (3.6 vs 14.5). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 31.8 min). Wellington leads in median household income ($105,848 vs $57,938).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Wellington, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 66.8 (#1505) |
| Population | 34,181 | 61,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $658,872 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $105,848 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | D+0.8 |
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
66.8 Score
Wellington, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$658,872
Population
61,634
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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