At a Glance
Median Income
$83,117
$51,309 per capita
Home Value
$323,700
Zillow: $299,838
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.8% smoking rate
How Lamar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lamar a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lamar residents earn a median household income of $83,117 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,309. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamar is $323,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,838. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
42.9% of adults in Lamar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamar has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,282
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,117
Per Capita$51,309
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$961M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A
Home Value$323,700
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$299,838
Housing Units846
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation14 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute52 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamar was built in 1989.
36.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.