Cost of Living in Lamar County, TX

What does it cost to live in Lamar County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$58,246

Median Rent

$847/mo

Median Home

$152,800

Affordability

508

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$773
Property Tax$131
Insurance$51

Total Monthly$955
% of Income19.7%

Renting

Median Rent$847
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$872
% of Income17.4%

Living in Lamar County, Texas

Lamar County has a median household income of $58,246 with housing costs that represent 19.7% of income for owners and 17.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.