Lumberton, NC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Lumberton, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$137,790

+1.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

10.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.5%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.5% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.9mo supply · Score -3/7

Net migration: Top 45% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.87x

In-migrants avg $37,621 AGI vs out-migrants $43,302

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Opportunity Zone Market

6 ZIP codes in Lumberton are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Lumberton Market Summary

Lumberton, NC is in a stabilization phase with 1.5% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.42x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+21 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 10.17% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score94/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$40,318

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.7%
Base Case+1.5%
Bull Case+2.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Lumberton, NC's primary climate exposure is wind storms (90/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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