Apartments for rent in Lumberton, TX

A small city located in Texas, Lumberton has a population of slightly less than 13,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 39, is a little older than other cities in Texas, which has an average age of 35. Just 20% of residents rent in Lumberton, as home ownership is common in the city. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $942/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Lumberton will save around $1,000 compared to the state average.

Lumberton residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 45% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Lumberton has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Lumberton residents work in one of three industries: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 20% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Lumberton workers earn an average annual income of nearly $81K, more than the Texas average. Lumberton's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).