Greenville, SC 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Greenville leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 21.4 min). Lufkin leads in median household income ($57,938 vs $55,243).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Lufkin, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 78.1 (#197) |
| Population | 74,266 | 34,181 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $200,713 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $57,938 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 14.5 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+52.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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