The Town FilesLumberland, New York
Town in Sullivan County · population 2,243 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $318,200
- Household income
- $102,957
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 52.3
Lumberland is a town of 2,243 people in Sullivan County, New York. The median home is worth $318,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 95% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of New York towns, easier by car than 90% of New York towns.
How Lumberland ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lumberland is worth $318,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $102,957, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $938 a month. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lumberland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $938 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $102,957 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 31.3% | — |
Who lives in Lumberland
| People | Lumberland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 13.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lumberland
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumberland since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 23, 2010 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 2, 2008.
Severe weather in Sullivan County since 1996
Sullivan County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Sullivan County
Sullivan County had 30,393 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,182 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lumberland itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Lumberland
1 public school with 226 students, about 9.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ROSS MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 226 | 9.0 |
Towns near Lumberland
- Highland, NY6.5 mi · 2,196 people · home $255,000
- Shohola, PA7.1 mi · 2,528 people · home $318,500
- Forestburgh, NY7.1 mi · 808 people · home $362,700
- Westfall, PA7.5 mi · 2,537 people · home $299,900
- Deerpark, NY8.0 mi · 7,509 people · home $247,400
- Sparrow Bush, NY8.3 mi · 981 people · home $240,000
- Milford, PA9.0 mi · 1,523 people · home $354,700
- Port Jervis, NY10.1 mi · 8,775 people · home $236,700
Lumberland questions
Is Lumberland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lumberland scores better for retirees than 55% of New York towns and quieter than 95%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.3).
How much does a house cost in Lumberland?
The median owner-occupied home in Lumberland is valued at $318,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,957, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $938 a month.
What is the weather like in Lumberland?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.8 inches of snow.
Does Lumberland get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumberland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 23, 2010. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)