At a Glance
Median Income
$34,436
$14,691 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $253,780
Median Rent
$982/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
40.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
20.6% smoking rate
How Lamont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lamont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lamont residents earn a median household income of $34,436 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,691. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lamont is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,780. Median rent is $982/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
3.8% of adults in Lamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
40.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lamont has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population13,481
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,809/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born41.7%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,436
Per Capita$14,691
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B
Home Value$210,700
Rent$982
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$253,780
Housing Units3,899
Rent Burden37.0%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking20.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation397 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+40.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Lamont was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
41.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.