Lufkin, TX vs Seal Beach, CA
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.
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 31 min). Seal Beach leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Lufkin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 34,181 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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