The median home value in Lamar, MO is $133,100. This is lower than the county median home value of $137,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Lamar, MO is $133,100. Approximately 44.21% of Lamar homes are owned, compared to 44.41% rented, while 11.38% are vacant. Lamar real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Lamar real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Lamar has a population of approximately 4,317 and experiences a population change rate of -2.44%. The population density is 843.8 / sq mi.
The median household income for Lamar is $32,156, with 1,760 households and an average household size of 2.37.
The cost of living index in Lamar is 81.2%.
The median value of a home in Lamar is $133,100 with an appreciation rate of 15.1%. 44.2% of housing in the city is owned while 44.4% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Lamar is 2.20%, and recent job growth is at 2.76%. Future job growth is projected at 39.36%.
The sales tax rate in Lamar is 8.22%, while the income tax rate is 5.40%.
School expenditures in Lamar are $12,361, and the school ratio is 11.4:1.
The average high temperature in July is 88.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 22.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.1 inches per year, with 11.7 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 88.31 | 87.67 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 15.34 | 8.83 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 18.15 | 19.51 |
| Graduate Degree | 3.92 | 4.84 |
| Expenditures per Student | $12,361 | $12,361 |
| Students per Teacher | 11.40 | 11.40 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School | KG - 02 | 289 | 14.5 | 64759 |
| Golden City Elementary School | KG - 06 | 115 | 10.6 | 64748 |
| Jasper County Elementary School | KG - 06 | 260 | 12.1 | 64755 |
| Lamar Elementary School | 03 - 05 | 289 | 13.9 | 64759 |
| Liberal Elementary School | PK - 05 | 188 | 9.6 | 64762 |
| Sheldon Elementary School | PK - 06 | 126 | 11.4 | 64784 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Middle School | 06 - 08 | 320 | 14 | 64759 |
| Liberal Middle School | 06 - 08 | 106 | 12.8 | 64762 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City High School | 07 - 12 | 95 | 7.6 | 64748 |
| Jasper High School | 07 - 12 | 219 | 11.9 | 64755 |
| Lamar High School | 09 - 12 | 400 | 15.9 | 64759 |
| Liberal High School | 09 - 12 | 148 | 10.8 | 64762 |
| Sheldon High School | 07 - 12 | 82 | 7.8 | 64784 |