Lumberton, NC vs Margate, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lumberton
74.4
#596 nationally
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 45.9). Lumberton leads in average commute (18 min vs 28.9 min). Margate leads in median household income ($56,324 vs $41,314).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lumberton, NC | Margate, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#596) | 69.4 (#1219) |
| Population | 19,121 | 58,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,561 | $322,588 |
| Median Household Income | $41,314 | $56,324 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 45.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.7 | D+17.0 |
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74.4 Score
Lumberton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$152,561
Population
19,121
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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