Cost of Living in Lumberton, NC
Population 19,220 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $43,114, median household incomes in Lumberton land roughly 42% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 31% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Lumberton is about 30 miles south of Fayetteville, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Fayetteville's $172,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lumberton
The median home value in Lumberton is $140,100 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $824/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $43,114/year is 42% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 74.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Lumberton has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 89 | 91 | 89 | 84 | 76 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 35 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 38 |
| Precip" | 2.55 | 2.77 | 3.26 | 2.85 | 3.41 | 4.92 | 4.61 | 4.77 | 4.93 | 2.29 | 2.95 | 3.31 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lumberton, NC?
Lumberton has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lumberton, NC?
The median gross rent in Lumberton is $824 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lumberton?
The median home value in Lumberton is $140,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lumberton?
The median household income in Lumberton is $43,114 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lumberton, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lumberton is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Lumberton, NC affordable?
Yes, Lumberton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Lumberton?
Lumberton has average high temperatures of 74.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 42.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lumberton at a Glance
- Population
- 19,220
- Median Income
- $43,114
- Home Value
- $140,100
- Median Rent
- $824/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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