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Lufkin, TX vs Copperas Cove, TX

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Are people in Copperas Cove older or younger than people in Lufkin?
- The Median Age in Copperas Cove is 1.2 years younger than in Lufkin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Copperas Cove or Lufkin?
- Copperas Cove housing costs are 45.8% more expensive than Lufkin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Copperas Cove or Lufkin?
- The average commute for residents of Copperas Cove is 10.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lufkin.

Things to do in Lufkin?
Lufkin TX prides itself on being a small energy powerhouse situated in East Texas near Houston The area presents historical sites along with plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing camping or floating down any one of four nearby rivers.

Things to do in Copperas Cove?
Copperas Cove TX can be found in Central Texas full of outdoor activities like BMX trails & nature preserves right in town making it easy to enjoy some sun & fresh air all while having access to modern amenities such as shopping centers & theatres.

 Lufkin, TXCopperas Cove, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,452329,725,481
 Median Income$49,601  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$143,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lufkin    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Lufkin is a nice town with many ammenities for the size. It is a great area to raise a  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have a city that is a sleeper for quality of living. You can be any place in five minutes and we have all the major restuarants...We have a golf course that has been  More

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We live in Lufkin Tx. well just alittle out of lufkin in HUDSON. I love it here. Lots of new job opp. and the city of Lufkin is about 3miles away and is getting bigger  More

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Reviews for Copperas Cove    5 Reviews

Copperas Cove is probably one of the nicer towns relative to the rest of the area. There are two things that people should be aware of when they live there 1. If you  More

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Over 14 years ago

For some reason there are loud neighbors  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you are not white, Christian, southern, retired government, ex-military or retired military then you will have a problem. That is even if you have a job. The police  More

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