Best Places to Live in Lamar, Arkansas

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lamar is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lamar jobs have decreased by 2.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lamar's cost of living is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lamar's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Lamar, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Johnson county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 73.0% to 24.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lamar's population is 1,729 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 20.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lamar is Real Estate: $115,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.1%.

SCHOOLS

Lamar public schools spend $7,805 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Lamar. More Education

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Housing Market in Lamar

It's a good time to buy in Lamar. Home Appreciation is up 7.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lamar is $115,500.

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MAPS OF LAMAR, ARKANSAS

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