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Lumberton, North Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Lumberton, NC (Robeson County) — Census median home value $140,100, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year.
Lumberton, NC is in Robeson County, North Carolina — covering the whole local market here: 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's median home value at $140,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Robeson County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 3.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Lumberton market snapshot
Population
19,220
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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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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Lumberton FAQ
What are home values like in Lumberton, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Lumberton's median home value at $140,100. Robeson County's current median listing price runs $249,725, down about 3.6% over the past year.
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.
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