Lumber Bridge, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
65 Population 97/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $32,103 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $227,794 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lumber Bridge, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$32,103 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $227,794
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lumber Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lumber Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
57%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lumber Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lumber Bridge residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,103. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lumber Bridge is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,794. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

12.0% of adults in Lumber Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lumber Bridge has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$32,103
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$227,794
Housing Units46
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death18,938/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation195 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Lumber Bridge was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.