Neighborhood in Lufkin, Angelina County

Living in North Lufkin, Lufkin

D

7th of 7areas in Lufkin
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lufkin overall: D

North Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,100
Median rent
$640
Median home value
$101,000
Household income
$33,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in North Lufkin

North Lufkin is an area in Lufkin with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for North Lufkin is D. That puts it 7th of 7 areas we grade in Lufkin, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in North Lufkin

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $640, 41% lower than the Lufkin median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Lufkin

  • Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across Lufkin.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 22 minutes, against 17 for Lufkin as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

North Lufkin report card

Each grade compares North 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 A-

    Median rent $640, homes cost 3.0x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $33,200, 7.5% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 441 violent crimes per 100k, 2,089 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 17% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    24% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

North Lufkin compared with Lufkin

Better than Lufkin

  • Median rent: $64041% lower than Lufkin ($1,079)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%8 points lower than Lufkin (53%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x4% lower than Lufkin (3.1x)

Worse than Lufkin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%19 points lower than Lufkin (22%)
  • Median household income: $33,20042% lower than Lufkin ($57,048)
  • People below the poverty line: 33%15 points higher than Lufkin (18%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BDunbar PriElementary, Lufkin ISD0.6 mi
  • CLufkin MiddleMiddle, Lufkin ISD2.7 mi
  • BLufkin High SchoolHigh, Lufkin ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in North Lufkin

Median rent in North Lufkin is $640 a month, 41% lower than the Lufkin median. A household would need about $26,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $101,000, 44% lower than the Lufkin median, which means a monthly payment of about $642 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLufkinTexas
Median rent41% lower than Lufkin$640$1,079$1,403
Median home value44% lower than Lufkin$101,000$179,600$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than Lufkin3.0x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Lufkin45%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Lufkin46%52%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Lufkin19%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lufkin197319811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$642
Mortgage payment
$553
Property tax
$90
Median rent, for comparison
$640

Based on a $101,000 home in North 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

MeasureHereLufkinTexas
Median household income42% lower than Lufkin$33,200$57,048$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lufkin7.5%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Lufkin33%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Lufkin2.9%22%34%
Average commute28% higher than Lufkin22 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Lufkin17%6.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Lufkin0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Lufkin78%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in North Lufkin

Under 1825%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White10%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black50%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Lufkin

  1. 1BEast LufkinMedian rent $1,330
  2. 2B-West LufkinMedian rent $1,090
  3. 3B-Southeast LufkinMedian rent $1,450
  4. 4CCentral LufkinMedian rent $1,010
  5. 5C-South LufkinMedian rent $1,250
  6. 6D+Northeast LufkinMedian rent $1,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorthwest DonnaDonna
  2. DEast Buena Vista Addition ColoniaAlice
  3. D-Bella Vista Estates ColoniaAlton

Questions about North Lufkin

Is North Lufkin a good place to live?

North Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Lufkin?

Renters in North Lufkin pay a median of $640 a month, 41% lower than the Lufkin median. The median home is worth $101,000, 44% lower than the Lufkin median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Lufkin.

What schools serve North Lufkin?

The closest rated public schools are Dunbar 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 4 Census block groups 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.