In Lamar, Georgia, the median home price is $288,611, compared with the Georgia median of $333,786; median household income is $67,062; the population is 19,571; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 55.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lamar at a glance
Population
19,571
Median Household Income
$67,062
Typical Home Value
$288,611
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
55.9
Avg Commute Time
31.8
About Lamar
Lamar has a population of 19,571. The median home value is $288,611, 14% below the Georgia median. Median household income is $67,062 (13% below the Georgia median). The most populated towns are Barnesville and Milner.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lamar
2 towns, by population.
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Georgia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Georgia
Lamar at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lamar?
- Lamar has a population of 19,571 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lamar?
- The median home value in Lamar is $288,611. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lamar?
- Median household income in Lamar is $67,062 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lamar in?
- Lamar is in Georgia.
- How many towns are in Lamar?
- Lamar contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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