Livingston, Texas
Livingston is a city in Polk County, Texas, in East Texas, about 45 miles south of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 5,562.
Polk
County
5,562
Population
East Texas
Region
8.8 sq mi
Land Area
45 mi
straight line to Lufkin
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Livingston on Wikipedia
Livingston City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Livingston.
Major roads: FM 1316 · Hwy 146 · Hwy 190 · Hwy 59 · State Hwy 146 · US Hwy 190 · US Hwy 190W · US Hwy 59
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Livingston from our research
What we've verified about Livingston, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- Dining
- 42 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 3 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 12 public schools within 12 miles, in Goodrich ISD, Leggett ISD and Livingston ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- City-owned electric service (no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, city water and trash on one bill, and fiber internet in Polk County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Livingston (5 mi), Huntsville (35 mi), Martin Dies, Jr. (47 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Livingston (19 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 4 licensed plumbers, 6 licensed HVAC contractors and 11 licensed electricians serve Livingston. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Livingston, Texas
Polk County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Livingston in Polk County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Livingston in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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