At a Glance
Median Income
$43,114
$24,470 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
Zillow: $142,893
Median Rent
$824/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,659/100K
13,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Lumberton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lumberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lumberton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lumberton residents earn a median household income of $43,114 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,470. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% 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 Lumberton is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,893. Median rent is $824/month, with 28.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lumberton reports 1,659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 337% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 13,772/100K. The murder rate is 50.3/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Lumberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lumberton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,220
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,055/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,114
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent$824
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$142,893
Housing Units8,467
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,659/100K
Property13,772/100K
Murder50.3/100K
Assault1,015/100K
Burglary2,935/100K
Health
Obesity47.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation134 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lumberton was founded in 1787.
The median home in Lumberton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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