In Lamar, Mississippi, the median home price is $270,665, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $70,909; the population is 65,713; schools rate 7.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 93.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lamar at a glance
Population
65,713
Median Household Income
$70,909
Typical Home Value
$270,665
School District Rating
7.7
Violent Crime Rate
93.9
Avg Commute Time
26.0
About Lamar
Lamar has a population of 65,713. The median home value is $270,665, 40% above the Mississippi median. Median household income is $70,909 (26% above the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 5, District 4, and District 3.
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
5 towns, by population.
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Lamar at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lamar?
- Lamar has a population of 65,713 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lamar?
- The median home value in Lamar is $270,665. 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 $70,909 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lamar in?
- Lamar is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Lamar?
- Lamar contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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