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Lumberton, NC metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Lumberton, NC metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+10.240
Inventory Health25%
-12.450
Affordability20%
92
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
84

Where is Lumberton, NC metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Lumberton, NC metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Lumberton, NC metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$239K-4.4%
Median Days on Market51 days▲ +104%
Months of Supply4.9▲ +25.6%
Homes for Sale183▲ +3.4%
Homes Sold37-17.8%
Median Price / Sq Ft$132▲ +3.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%-2.2%

How has Lumberton, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 62
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lumberton, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Lumberton, NC metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Lumberton, NC metro area?

The median sale price in Lumberton, NC metro area is $239K, having fallen 4.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Lumberton, NC metro area?

Lumberton, NC metro area scores 92 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Lumberton, NC metro area's Alpha Score?

Lumberton, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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