Lamont, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,078 Population 389/sq mi density
$158,456 Median Income $48,322 per capita
$469,200 Home Value $402,194 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$158,456 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$469,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamont, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$158,456
111% above
$48,322 per capita
Home Value
$469,200
66% above
Zillow: $402,194
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
39% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
211%
Home Value
166%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamont a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lamont residents earn a median household income of $158,456 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,322. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lamont is $469,200 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,194. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

47.0% of adults in Lamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lamont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population1,078
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,456
Per Capita$48,322
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$469,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$402,194
Housing Units353
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,630/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation659 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Lamont was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.