Neighborhood in Lufkin, Angelina County

Living in South Lufkin, Lufkin

C-

5th of 7areas in Lufkin
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lufkin overall: D

South Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 6,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park2.0 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare2.3 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
5,960
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$235,000
Household income
$62,400
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in South Lufkin

South Lufkin is an area in Lufkin with about 6,000 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for South Lufkin is C-. That puts it 5th of 7 areas we grade in Lufkin, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in South Lufkin

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in South Lufkin

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 16% higher than the Lufkin median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, wildfires and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

South Lufkin report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,250, homes cost 3.8x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $62,400, 7.3% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 8.8% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    36% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

South Lufkin compared with Lufkin

Better than Lufkin

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%14 points higher than Lufkin (22%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%7 points lower than Lufkin (18%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%7 points lower than Lufkin (21%)

Worse than Lufkin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%9 points lower than Lufkin (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x20% higher than Lufkin (3.1x)
  • Median rent: $1,25016% higher than Lufkin ($1,079)

Closest public schools

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

  • CAnderson ElementaryElementary, Lufkin ISD0.2 mi
  • CLufkin MiddleMiddle, Lufkin ISD2.9 mi
  • BLufkin High SchoolHigh, Lufkin ISD4.2 mi

Cost of living in South Lufkin

Median rent in South Lufkin is $1,250 a month, 16% higher than the Lufkin median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $235,000, 31% higher than the Lufkin median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,579 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLufkinTexas
Median rent16% higher than Lufkin$1,250$1,079$1,403
Median home value31% higher than Lufkin$235,000$179,600$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Lufkin3.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Lufkin51%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Lufkin43%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Lufkin12%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lufkin199219811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,579
Mortgage payment
$1,286
Property tax
$293
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $235,000 home in South 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 income9% higher than Lufkin$62,400$57,048$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Lufkin7.3%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Lufkin11%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Lufkin36%22%34%
Average commute13% higher than Lufkin20 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Lufkin8.8%6.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lufkin1.1%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Lufkin95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in South Lufkin

Under 1822%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6427%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black16%
Asian4.6%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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. 6D+Northeast LufkinMedian rent $1,020
  6. 7DNorth LufkinMedian rent $640

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-South TempleTemple
  2. CCentral DentonDenton
  3. CSouthwest BryanBryan

Questions about South Lufkin

Is South Lufkin a good place to live?

South Lufkin covers part of Lufkin, TX, home to about 6,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Lufkin. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in South Lufkin?

Renters in South Lufkin pay a median of $1,250 a month, 16% higher than the Lufkin median. The median home is worth $235,000, 31% higher than the Lufkin median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Lufkin.

What schools serve South Lufkin?

The closest rated public schools are Anderson Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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.