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Lumberton, NJ

Lumberton, NJ.

Population: 12,882 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lumberton, NJ is $499,289 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,143/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,289

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$499,289
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$499,289
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,143/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Bobby's Run Elementary School, Ashbrook Elementary School, Lumberton Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Landfill & Development Co. (2.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
90,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (10 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Flying W Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
79
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+453 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,608
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
189,388
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,624

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LumbertonState medianUS median
Median home value$499,289$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$410,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,143/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,608$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lumberton, NJ?
$499,289.
What is the median sale price in Lumberton, NJ?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lumberton, NJ?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Lumberton, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,143/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lumberton, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Lumberton, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lumberton, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lumberton, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lumberton, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Landfill & Development Co., 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Lumberton, NJ?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lumberton, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lumberton, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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