At a Glance
Median Income
$104,551
$48,937 per capita
Home Value
$271,500
Zillow: $272,547
Median Rent
$982/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
1,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lumberton residents earn a median household income of $104,551 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,937. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lumberton is $271,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,547. Median rent is $982/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Lumberton reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,154/100K. The murder rate is 7.6/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Lumberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lumberton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population13,803
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,551
Per Capita$48,937
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,500
Rent$982
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$272,547
Housing Units5,711
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property1,154/100K
Murder7.6/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary138/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lumberton was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.