Lumberton, NC Utility & Living Guide

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Lumberton, NC Utility & Living Guide

Lumberton is a city in and the county seat of Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2020, its population was 19,025.

Last updated: July 1, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$682/mo
Sales Tax6.75%
COL Index85 (-15% below national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$138,700
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Lumberton Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Lumberton Sanitation Services
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$682/mo
2 Bedrooms$758/mo
3 Bedrooms$947/mo
Median Home Price$138,700
Property Tax Rate0.85%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Lumberton’s housing market is affordable compared to national averages, with a mix of historic homes and newer developments. Flooding risks in some areas affect insurance costs.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-15% below national average

Groceries

90

Transportation

95

Healthcare

88

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.75%
Property Tax Rate0.85%
<p>State 4.75% + County 2%</p>

North Carolina flat income tax rate of 4.75%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

40

Higher = safer
School Rating

5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$600/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
-2% (declining)
Political Climate
Purple (Robeson County voted Republican in 2020 but has Democratic local officials)
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in healthcare, manufacturing and distribution
Top Local Concerns
Flooding, economic development, crime
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit. Sidewalks exist in downtown but inconsistent in residential areas.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Lumberton Riverwalk
  • 🎯
    Exploration Station Children's Museum
  • 🎯
    Luther Britt Park

Best Neighborhoods for Families

West Lumberton and Pinecrest offer newer homes with better flood protection. Downtown has walkable amenities but older housing stock.

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Flood zone building restrictions apply in certain areas. No countywide zoning but city has ordinances.

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📊 Lumberton — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$41,314
🏠 Homeownership Rate
46.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
53.2%
📉 Poverty Rate
29.4%
💼 Unemployment Rate
6.7%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can double electric bills in humid months. Winter heating costs are moderate with mostly electric heat.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Robeson County property tax rate 0.85%. No additional municipal taxes in city limits.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

5/10: Some parks have good access but limited sidewalks and no elevator-equipped public transit

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