Median Income
$75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.4%
8% higher than US avg
How Lamont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,754
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$54,400
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty13.4%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units685
Rent Burden17.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,116 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lamont receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lamont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lamont is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lamont is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.
Lamont has a population of 3,754 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 3.1% Asian.
Population
3,754
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12% |
The median household income in Lamont is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,500 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $54,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| 8% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
The median home value in Lamont is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.1% |
| Housing Units | 685 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 921.1 sq mi (2,385.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.7669°N, 112.8020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |