Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.5%
17% higher than US avg
How Lumby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,063
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$44,480
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty14.5%
Commute30 min
Housing
B
Home Value$448,000
Rent$820
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units835
Rent Burden15.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,640 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Lumby a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lumby receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lumby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lumby is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lumby is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.
Lumby has a population of 2,063 with a density of 901 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 3% Asian.
Population
2,063
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.3% |
The median household income in Lumby is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,480 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
The median home value in Lumby is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.2% |
| Housing Units | 835 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lumby vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lumby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2498°N, 118.9690°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |