Burlington, VT vs Lufkin, TX
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.
Burlington
73.4
#732 nationally
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Lufkin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 18.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, VT | Lufkin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#732) | 78.1 (#197) |
| Population | 45,445 | 34,181 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,143 | $200,713 |
| Median Household Income | $62,078 | $57,938 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Low | 14.5 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+52.0 |
C
73.4 Score
Burlington, VT
Green Mountain paradise on Lake Champlain
Median Home
$516,143
Population
45,445
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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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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