Lufkin, TX

Lufkin, Texas is a city located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. The city has a population of just over 35,000 people and is the county seat of Angelina County. The Lufkin metropolitan statistical area (MSA) includes Angelina County and Nacogdoches County.

The housing market in Lufkin is strong and has been growing steadily for the past few years. The median home price in Lufkin is $142,000, which is lower than the statewide median home price of $195,000. The average price per square foot for homes in Lufkin is $93, which is also lower than the statewide average of $114.

There are several factors that have contributed to the strong housing market in Lufkin. One factor is the low cost of living in the city. Lufkin has a cost of living index of 86.4, which means that it is 14% cheaper to live in Lufkin than it is to live in an average U.S. city (100 being average). This makes Lufkin an attractive place to live for those who are looking for affordable housing options.

Another factor that has contributed to the strong housing market in Lufkin is job growth. The unemployment rate in Lufkin was 3% as of December 2017, which was lower than both the state unemployment rate of 4% and the national unemployment rate of 4.1%. Job growth has been strong across a variety industries including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail trade