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Lumberton, MS

Lumberton, MS.

Population: 7,937 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$111,172
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.5%
10-year appreciation
+37.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$114,180
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Freedom Strip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-52 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$827
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
37.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,789
Average weekly wage
$822
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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