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Lamar, PA

Pennsylvania

Lamar is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 620. Residents earn $72,721 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
620 Population 453/sq mi density
$72,721 Median Income $33,103 per capita
$170,600 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,721 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,600 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,721
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,600
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Lamar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population620
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,721
Per Capita$33,103
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units292
Rent Burden17.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation889 ft (271 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries2

Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lamar receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Lamar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lamar is $72,721, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lamar is $170,600, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lamar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lamar has a population of 620 with a density of 453 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

620
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lamar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lamar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lamar is $72,721, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lamar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,721
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,103
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lamar is $170,600, 39% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,600
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%
Housing Units292
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall50.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates41.0100°N, 77.5234°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Nearby Cities

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