Median Income
$63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$488
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
2% higher than US avg
How Lambton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,630
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$41,440
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.7%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$488
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units755
Rent Burden6.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+17.8%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Lambton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lambton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lambton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lambton is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lambton is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.8% have completed high school.
Lambton has a population of 1,630 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.6% Hispanic.
Population
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 2.2% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Spanish | 96.3% |
| 619% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
The median household income in Lambton is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,600 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $41,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
The median home value in Lambton is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $488 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.9% |
| Housing Units | 755 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lambton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lambton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |