Living in Lamar, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lamar · Census data 2020–2024
Lamar has 4,284 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $36,705 (48% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $117,200, the median rent is $832/month.
Lamar at a glance
- Population
- 4,284
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,705State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $117,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lamar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lamar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lamar the median home value is $117,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,015 a month in housing costs.
Lamar median household income
The median household income in Lamar is $36,705 and the income per person is $21,320. 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lamar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,163
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.42
Lamar demographics
- Population
- 4,284
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,730
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lamar ›
Education in Lamar
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Lamar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lamar
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Lamar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | 4,284 | $36,705 | $117,200 | $832 |
| Jasper | 808 | $51,458 | $126,200 | $667 |
| Sheldon | 443 | $41,848 | $67,500 | $617 |
| Golden City | 708 | $44,167 | $79,300 | $781 |
| Liberal | 747 | $65,250 | $77,000 | $650 |
| Carytown | 365 | $78,500 | $291,000 | — |
| Mindenmines | 312 | $22,292 | $46,900 | $371 |
| Jerico Springs | 279 | $65,417 | $58,500 | $479 |
| Bronaugh | 163 | $52,917 | $43,600 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Lamar, MO?
The median household income in Lamar is $36,705, 48% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lamar?
The median home value in Lamar is $117,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lamar?
The median gross rent in Lamar is $832 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Lamar, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 32.6%.
What is the median age in Lamar?
The median age in Lamar is 39.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lamar?
The average commute to work in Lamar is 22 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lamar?
The unemployment rate in Lamar is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lamar?
18.7% of adults in Lamar 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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