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Lumberton.
About
Life in Lumberton
This rapidly growing community in Hardin County sits just 12 miles south of Beaumont, putting you within easy reach of a larger metro area while maintaining a smaller-town feel. The median household income of around $107,623 and a median home value near $291,900 make housing relatively affordable compared to many Texas metros, though you'll want to factor in the humidity and heat—summers here are genuinely hot and sticky, with mild winters that rarely demand much winter preparation. The job market is steady with a 4.6% unemployment rate, and most residents can handle a 27-minute commute to surrounding areas; the town's location along US 96 and Highway 69/287 makes regional job access realistic without feeling like you're constantly driving.
Lumberton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Albania
Who lives in Lumberton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lumberton, the largest foreign-born group is from Albania (51.8%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
67.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Lumberton
In Lumberton, rent runs 24% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
1.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,731
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $280,019 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Lumberton
Unemployment in Hardin County, which includes Lumberton, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Lumberton: Hardin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hardin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lumberton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.1 min avg
How Lumberton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lumberton, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lumberton runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
672.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lumberton Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hardin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hardin County, which includes Lumberton, the most common type is flash flood, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $332,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40.0M |
| 2019 | 5 | Hail | $11.0M |
| 2018 | 5 | Flash Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hardin County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Lumberton) is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
145
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Orange County, TX (21 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lumberton has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 39°F | 5.23" |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 4.05" |
| Mar | 73°F | 51°F | 3.67" |
| Apr | 79°F | 56°F | 4.49" |
| May | 86°F | 65°F | 5.03" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.92" |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 5.23" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 6.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 5.57" |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 6.05" |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 5.39" |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 5.59" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lumberton
Lumberton has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.9%
of residents
Altus Lumberton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Beaumont
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Beaumont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lumberton
Lumberton's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lumberton
Lumberton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lumberton
Lumberton Public Library
130 E Chance Rd, Lumberton
Cities Near Lumberton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lumberton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lumberton FAQ
Is Lumberton, Texas affordable?⌄
Lumberton's median rent is $1,067/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $107,623/year. Median home value is $291,900.
Is Lumberton, Texas safe?⌄
Lumberton's violent crime rate was 83 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 673 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lumberton, Texas?⌄
Hardin County, which includes Lumberton, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lumberton, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Lumberton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,067/month and median household income is $107,623/year. The median home value is $291,900. About 28% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lumberton, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Lumberton is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from