At a Glance
Median Income
$43,114
$24,470 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
Zillow: $152,249
Median Rent
$824/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,692/100K
9,981/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
21.5% smoking rate
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+
2.7 / 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 7.7% (114% 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 $152,249. 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 1,692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 345% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,981/100K.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,220
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,055/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,114
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent$824
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$152,249
Housing Units8,467
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,692/100K
Property9,981/100K
Health
Obesity47.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
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.
15.6% 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.