Lufkin, TX—75901
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Home Price Trends — Lufkin, TX
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Lufkin, TX is $189,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Lufkin, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.0%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $189,000 | 0.9% |
| Single Family | $189,000 | 1.1% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | N/A | N/A |
3 Bed | $215,000 | 0.9% |
4 Bed | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Lufkin, TX
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lufkin, TX is $1,560, with a year-over-year rent change of 15.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lufkin, TX is studios: $728, 1-bedrooms: $966, 2-bedrooms: $1,440, 3-bedrooms: $1,590, 4-bedrooms: $4,000. The most common rental property sizes in Lufkin, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 33.4% and 33.3% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,400 | $1,560 |
| Studio Rent | $728 | $728 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $995 | $966 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,080 | $1,440 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,500 | $1,590 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $4,000 | $4,000 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Lufkin, TX
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lufkin, TX is 65. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $291,000 | -6.0% |
Listing Count | 147 | 14.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 0.8% | 14.0% |
Days on Market | 65 | 4.0% |
Demographics — Lufkin, TX
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lufkin, TX has a population of 28,600, which has decreased by -8.1% over the past 5 years. Lufkin, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 28,600 | -8.1% |
% Under 18 | 27.5% | 3.8% |
% Seniors | 15.5% | 7.6% |
% WFH | 5.0% | 108.3% |
% w/ College Degree | 20.5% | 23.5% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lufkin, TX is a predominantly white area, with 48.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lufkin, TX is hispanic, making up 32.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.5% of the population in Lufkin, TX, and this percentage has increased by 2.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 48.4% | -6.4% |
% Black | 12.3% | -10.2% |
% Hispanic | 32.9% | 3.5% |
% Asian | 2.3% | 15.0% |
% Foreign Born | 13.5% | 2.3% |
Mortgage and Risk — Lufkin, TX
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 270 mortgage originations in Lufkin, TX, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lufkin, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 270 |
% Conventional Loans | 74.0% |
% Government Loans | 26.0% |
% Investor Loans | 3.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 7.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Lufkin, TX
Lufkin, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 479 |
Total Units Section 8 | 479 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | N/A |
% Occupied Section 8 | 88.1% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | -$75 | $995 | $920 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$20 | $1,080 | $1,060 |
| 3 Bedroom | -$140 | $1,500 | $1,360 |
| 4 Bedroom | -$2,540 | $4,000 | $1,460 |
Affordability — Lufkin, TX
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.1 |
| Median Home Price | $189,000 |
| Median Household Income | $59,100 |