Living in Lumberton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lumberton · Census data 2020–2024
Lumberton has 18,859 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $42,877 (41% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $152,600, the median rent is $866/month.
Lumberton at a glance
- Population
- 18,859
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $42,877State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $152,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $866/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lumberton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lumberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lumberton the median home value is $152,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Lumberton median household income
The median household income in Lumberton is $42,877 and the income per person is $24,340. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Lumberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,322
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.53
Lumberton demographics
- Population
- 18,859
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 6,901
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lumberton ›
Education in Lumberton
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Lumberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lumberton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Lumberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 18,859 | $42,877 | $152,600 | $866 |
| Barker Ten Mile | 1,156 | $66,667 | $163,700 | — |
| McDonald | 106 | $51,875 | $95,600 | — |
| Pembroke | 2,822 | $25,889 | $129,400 | $707 |
| Proctorville | 109 | $75,625 | $93,000 | $1,141 |
| Fairmont | 2,463 | $36,641 | $106,800 | $603 |
| Elrod | 246 | $30,625 | — | $776 |
| St. Pauls | 2,688 | $36,800 | $111,000 | $781 |
| Rennert | 292 | $26,875 | $45,800 | $653 |
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What is the median household income in Lumberton, NC?
The median household income in Lumberton is $42,877, 41% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $152,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Lumberton?
The median gross rent in Lumberton is $866 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Lumberton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
What is the median age in Lumberton?
The median age in Lumberton is 34.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lumberton?
The average commute to work in Lumberton is 20 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lumberton?
The unemployment rate in Lumberton is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lumberton?
19.2% 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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