Living in Lumberton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lumberton · Census data 2020–2024
Lumberton has 12,882 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $113,440 (10% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $432,100, the median rent is $1,664/month.
Lumberton at a glance
- Population
- 12,882
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $113,440State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $432,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,664/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lumberton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lumberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lumberton the median home value is $432,100, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,664 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,672 a month in housing costs.
Lumberton median household income
The median household income in Lumberton is $113,440 and the income per person is $57,719. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lumberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,036
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.66
Lumberton demographics
- Population
- 12,882
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 4,787
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lumberton ›
Education in Lumberton
44.8% of adults 25 and older in Lumberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lumberton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Lumberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 12,882 | $113,440 | $432,100 | $1,664 |
| Hainesport | 6,065 | $142,899 | $426,100 | $2,002 |
| Mount Holly | 10,056 | $82,798 | $274,700 | $1,605 |
| Vincentown | 531 | $105,547 | $271,500 | $3,119 |
| Eastampton | 6,352 | $110,000 | $392,400 | $2,183 |
| Westampton | 9,198 | $126,312 | $361,900 | $1,360 |
| Mount Laurel | 46,026 | $118,802 | $357,200 | $2,143 |
| Southampton | 10,372 | $97,995 | $314,400 | $1,755 |
| Pemberton | 1,312 | $90,899 | $323,200 | $1,334 |
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What is the median household income in Lumberton, NJ?
The median household income in Lumberton is $113,440, 10% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lumberton?
The median home value in Lumberton is $432,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lumberton?
The median gross rent in Lumberton is $1,664 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Lumberton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Lumberton?
The median age in Lumberton is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lumberton?
The average commute to work in Lumberton is 30 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lumberton?
The unemployment rate in Lumberton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lumberton?
44.8% of adults in Lumberton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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