Lumberton, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Lumberton, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Lumberton is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 19,121, part of the Lumberton, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $152,561. Median household income is $41,314.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,121 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $152,561 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,314 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18 minutes
  • Part of the Lumberton, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,121

Source: Census ACS

$152,561

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,314

Source: Census ACS

18 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Robeson County (county-level results)

36%
64%
Democrat 16,728
Republican 29,647
Leans R+27.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 74.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.4

Location

Lumberton, NC (34.6293, -79.0083)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.