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Lufkin, TX vs Harker Heights, TX

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Are people in Harker Heights older or younger than people in Lufkin?
- The Median Age in Harker Heights is 0.5 years older than in Lufkin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Harker Heights or Lufkin?
- Harker Heights housing costs are 116.4% more expensive than Lufkin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Harker Heights or Lufkin?
- The average commute for residents of Harker Heights is 6.8 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 Harker Heights?
Harker Heights TX can be found northeast Austin renowned mainly for its natural sites perfect for fishing, hiking or biking offering tons of ways explore area's culture through frequent festivals & nearby Fort Hood educational facility.

 Lufkin, TXHarker Heights, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,320329,725,481
 Median Income$49,601  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$143,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%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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