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Compare Lufkin vs Dallas on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Biggest tradeoff: Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin, Texas is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on climate comfort.

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General Info
Population36,3331,300,092
Population DensityN/A3.8k /sq mi
Elevation312 ft(95 m)420 ft(128 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$194,804
$300,462
Median Rent
$1,489
$1,578
Median Income$57,938$63,985
Rent Burden31%30%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days305 days/yr240 days/yr
Avg. High79°F77°F
Comfort Score67/100Good73/100Great
Temp Swing36°F40°F
Annual Rainfall57"(145 cm)55"(140 cm)
Annual Snowfall1"(3 cm)1"(3 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 43 (Avg)14 days > 100
AQI 49 (Avg)57 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk ScoreN/A33
Safety Score65 / 10055 / 100
School Rating8.3/108.2/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 40%Cable: 66%
Fiber: 75%Cable: 94%
Demographics
Median Age33.6 years33.1 years
College Educated22%37%
Remote Workers4%12%
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