Living in Lamont, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lamont · Census data 2020–2024
Lamont has 308 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $78,750 (21% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $62,700, the median rent is $950/month.
Lamont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lamont at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 32State: 37
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $62,700State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lamont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 69% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lamont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lamont the median home value is $62,700, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Lamont median household income
The median household income in Lamont is $78,750 and the income per person is $25,650. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Lamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.91
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lamont has many vacation and second homes.
Lamont demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 5.8%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lamont ›
Education in Lamont
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Lamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lamont
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Lamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont | 308 | $78,750 | $62,700 | $950 |
| Hunter | 139 | $81,500 | $94,200 | — |
| Billings | 666 | $45,938 | $56,000 | $650 |
| Medford | 1,016 | $48,942 | $87,500 | $828 |
| Tonkawa | 3,014 | $58,767 | $84,300 | $800 |
| Pond Creek | 855 | $55,804 | $153,300 | $1,058 |
| Blackwell | 6,042 | $53,435 | $85,600 | $809 |
| Tonkawa Tribal Housing | 276 | $41,250 | $43,800 | $440 |
| Garber | 708 | $67,625 | $69,400 | $942 |
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What is the median household income in Lamont, OK?
The median household income in Lamont is $78,750, 21% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $62,700, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Lamont?
The median gross rent in Lamont is $950 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lamont, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 69% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Lamont?
The median age in Lamont is 32 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Lamont?
The average commute to work in Lamont is 26 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lamont?
The unemployment rate in Lamont is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lamont?
8.1% 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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