Lumberton is a small city of 13,613 in Texas, with a median household income of $99,066
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lumberton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lumberton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lumberton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.2
Lumberton's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lumberton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lumberton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$238,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$990
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$99,066
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lumberton's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
489.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lumberton is served primarily by LUMBERTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lumberton, TX
National Avg
School District
LUMBERTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lumberton sees average highs of 61.6°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 63.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Lumberton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lumberton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $238,900 and median rent is $990/month.
Lumberton's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 489.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lumberton are operated by LUMBERTON ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lumberton, TX has a population of 13,613, a median household income of $99,066, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lumberton averages 61.6°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lumberton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77657.
The population of Lumberton, Texas is 13,613 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lumberton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $238,900, median household income $99,066, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lumberton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
