Lamont, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
13,481
Population
2,809/sq mi density
$34,436
Median Income
$14,691 per capita
$210,700
Home Value
$253,780 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$34,436 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$210,700 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$210,700
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$982/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.5%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,899
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$210,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$253,780
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.5%
Owner-Occupied
54.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$982/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
45.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $210,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,780 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $982 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,899 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 37.0% |