Real Estate Investing in Lumberton, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,030 • Lamar County

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Should you buy in Lumberton, MS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 23.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $111,172
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lumberton Real Estate

Lumberton, MS covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

Lumberton is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Lumberton are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Mississippi.

The 0% renter share in Lumberton masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$111,172
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hattiesburg, MS metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
2/2
75 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Hattiesburg, MS metro
75
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lumberton, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lumberton, MS

What is the typical home price in Lumberton, MS?

The median home value in Lumberton, MS is roughly $111K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MS statewide average.

Is Lumberton, MS landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Lumberton, MS is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How high is vacancy risk in Lumberton, MS?

Vacancy in Lumberton, MS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $927/mo.

What is the typical rental rate in Lumberton, MS?

Expect rents around $927/mo per month in Lumberton, MS. With home values at $111K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in Lumberton, MS?

Tenant quality in Lumberton, MS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $927/mo.

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