Neighborhood in Lufkin, Angelina County
Living in East Lufkin, Lufkin
1st of 7areas in Lufkin
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lufkin overall: D
East Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
- Well connected
- Short commutes
- Heat wave risk is very high
- Strong wind risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.1 mi |
| Park | 2.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 590
- Median rent
- $1,330
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Household income
- $72,500
- Average commute
- 9 min
- Homes owned
- 79%
What it's like to live in East Lufkin
East Lufkin is an area in Lufkin with about 600 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 20% of households with children.
Our grade for East Lufkin is B. That puts it 1st of 7 areas we grade in Lufkin, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in East Lufkin
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in East Lufkin
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,330, 23% higher than the Lufkin median.
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and strong wind as very high in this part of town.
East Lufkin report card
Each grade compares East Lufkin with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $1,330, homes cost 2.7x income.
47 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $72,500, 0% unemployed.
82 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.
51 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 441 violent crimes per 100k, 2,089 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
24 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 9 min, 6.0% work from home.
73 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
33% have a bachelor’s degree.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
16% of adults uninsured.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
79% of homes owner-occupied.
43 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
East Lufkin compared with Lufkin
Better than Lufkin
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%28 points higher than Lufkin (52%)
- Average commute: 9 min49% lower than Lufkin (17 min)
- People below the poverty line: 2.3%16 points lower than Lufkin (18%)
Worse than Lufkin
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%23 points higher than Lufkin (53%)
- Median rent: $1,33023% higher than Lufkin ($1,079)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Lufkin (1.9%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BBurley PriElementary, Lufkin ISD0.7 mi
- CLufkin MiddleMiddle, Lufkin ISD2 mi
- BLufkin High SchoolHigh, Lufkin ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in East Lufkin
Median rent in East Lufkin is $1,330 a month, 23% higher than the Lufkin median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $194,000, 8% higher than the Lufkin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,352 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Lufkin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent23% higher than Lufkin | $1,330 | $1,079 | $1,403 |
| Median home value8% higher than Lufkin | $194,000 | $179,600 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income15% lower than Lufkin | 2.7x | 3.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than Lufkin | 75% | 53% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Lufkin | 79% | 52% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Lufkin | 11% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lufkin | 1994 | 1981 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,062
- Property tax
- $290
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,330
Based on a $194,000 home in East Lufkin, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Lufkin | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income27% higher than Lufkin | $72,500 | $57,048 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points lower than Lufkin | 0% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line16 points lower than Lufkin | 2.3% | 18% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Lufkin | 33% | 22% | 34% |
| Average commute49% lower than Lufkin | 9 min | 17 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lufkin | 6.0% | 6.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Lufkin | 0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Lufkin | 100% | 91% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesHigh
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windVery high
Who lives in East Lufkin
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Lufkin
- 2B-West LufkinMedian rent $1,090
- 3B-Southeast LufkinMedian rent $1,450
- 4CCentral LufkinMedian rent $1,010
- 5C-South LufkinMedian rent $1,250
- 6D+Northeast LufkinMedian rent $1,020
- 7DNorth LufkinMedian rent $640
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CKaty CrossingGeorgetown
- C+FairhavenGeorgetown
- C-River RanchAustin
Questions about East Lufkin
Is East Lufkin a good place to live?
East Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in East Lufkin?
Renters in East Lufkin pay a median of $1,330 a month, 23% higher than the Lufkin median. The median home is worth $194,000, 8% higher than the Lufkin median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Lufkin.
What schools serve East Lufkin?
The closest rated public schools are Burley Pri (elementary, rated B), Lufkin Middle (middle, rated C) and Lufkin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Lufkin that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.