Lumberton, NC · Houses & Market Data

Lumberton, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Lumberton, NC (Robeson County) — Census median home value $140,100, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Lumberton houses and the broader area.

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Lumberton, NC is in Robeson County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Lumberton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 19,220, with a median household income of $43,114. Census data puts Lumberton houses at a median value of $140,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Robeson County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 3.6% over the past year.

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Market overview

Lumberton housing market

Lumberton is in Robeson County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lumberton and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$140,100

Population (Census ACS)

19,220

Median household income

$43,114

County price trend (2025)

8.36% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Lumberton market snapshot

Population

19,220

County

Robeson County

Median Household Income

$43,114

Median Home Value (city)

$140,100

Median Listing Price (Robeson County)

$249,725

Median Gross Rent

$824/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-3.6%

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Why Lumberton

What makes Lumberton different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lumberton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $140,100. Separately, Robeson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $249,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Robeson County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.36% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Lumberton has an estimated population of 19,220 and a median household income of $43,114, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Lumberton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Lumberton

County guide: Robeson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lumberton.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Robeson County and other North Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Barker Ten Mile, McDonald, Pembroke, Raynham, Proctorville, Fairmont, Orrum, Elrod, St. Pauls, Rennert, Prospect, Rex, Shannon, Rowland, Wakulla, Lumber Bridge.

More North Carolina cities with market guides: Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, Asheville, Greenville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Butters (~10.5 mi), Bladenboro (~14.2 mi), Boardman (~14.5 mi), Tar Heel (~14.8 mi), Red Springs (~15.2 mi), Evergreen (~16.1 mi), Dublin (~16.9 mi), White Oak (~18.6 mi), Dundarrach (~21.8 mi), Cerro Gordo (~21.9 mi), Fair Bluff (~22.0 mi), Clarkton (~22.9 mi), Elizabethtown (~23.5 mi), Chadbourn (~23.8 mi), Rockfish (~25.0 mi), Bowmore (~26.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Lumberton data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

19,220

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$140,100

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$43,114

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$824

County FHFA annual change (2025)

8.36%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$249,725

Census place type

city

County

Robeson County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

18.21 sq mi

Census GEOID

3739700

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Lumberton

Schools

Public Schools of Robeson County — 37 schools, 21,206 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Robeson addresses may be served by Public Schools of Robeson County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Lumberton FAQ

What are houses worth in Lumberton, NC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lumberton at $140,100. Robeson County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 3.6% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Lumberton, NC?

For owner-occupied houses in Lumberton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $140,100. Active listing prices in Robeson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Lumberton, NC?

Lumberton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Robeson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Lumberton, NC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lumberton's population at approximately 19,220.

What's the median rent in Lumberton, NC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lumberton at approximately $824 per month.

What is the median household income in Lumberton, NC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lumberton at approximately $43,114.

Is the Lumberton housing market growing?

Robeson County's FHFA house price index shows a 8.36% annual change in 2025.

Is Lumberton, NC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Lumberton's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Lumberton, NC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Public Schools of Robeson County for many Lumberton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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