Living in Lamont, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lamont · Census data 2020–2024
Lamont has 514 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $61,250 (18% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $98,600, the median rent is $936/month.
Lamont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lamont at a glance
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $98,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $936/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lamont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lamont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lamont the median home value is $98,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $936 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Lamont median household income
The median household income in Lamont is $61,250 and the income per person is $30,000. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Lamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.47
Lamont demographics
- Population
- 514
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lamont ›
Education in Lamont
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Lamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lamont
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Lamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont | 514 | $61,250 | $98,600 | $936 |
| Aurora | 214 | $62,656 | $128,300 | $975 |
| Dundee | 177 | $51,875 | $139,300 | — |
| Strawberry Point | 1,267 | $57,778 | $114,700 | $670 |
| Winthrop | 1,040 | $69,792 | $158,200 | $1,077 |
| Arlington | 427 | $38,958 | $112,000 | $560 |
| Manchester | 5,191 | $61,191 | $139,400 | $802 |
| Edgewood | 752 | $61,625 | $173,700 | $1,134 |
| Hazleton | 720 | $51,964 | $85,900 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Lamont, IA?
The median household income in Lamont is $61,250, 18% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lamont?
The median home value in Lamont is $98,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Lamont?
The median gross rent in Lamont is $936 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Lamont, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Lamont?
The median age in Lamont is 38.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lamont?
The average commute to work in Lamont is 29 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lamont?
The unemployment rate in Lamont is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lamont?
11.9% of adults in Lamont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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