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Lumberton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,220
Population
1,055/sq mi density
$43,114
Median Income
$24,470 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$142,893 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,659
Violent Crime/100K
13,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,114 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,659 violent crimes/100K (337% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$140,100
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,467
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$140,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,893
Median Sale Price
$211,000
Median List Price
$189,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.1%
Owner-Occupied
54.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$824/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
75 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
23.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$107
Active Inventory
47
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $140,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,893 |
| Median Sale Price | $211,000 |
| Median List Price | $189,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $107 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.4% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 47 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $107 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,467 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |