At a Glance
Median Income
$34,436
$14,691 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $241,127
Median Rent
$982/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
40.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
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 5.5% (53% 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 $241,127. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lamont reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,360/100K.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population13,481
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,809/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,436
Per Capita$14,691
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B
Home Value$210,700
Rent$982
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$241,127
Housing Units3,899
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property1,360/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking20.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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