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Lamar, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lamar, MO (Barton County) — Census median home value $114,800, county listing prices down about 5.7% over the past year. Market data for Lamar houses and the broader area.
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Lamar, MO is in Barton County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Lamar and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,290, with a median household income of $34,894. Census data puts the median value of houses in Lamar at $114,800.
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Market overview
Lamar housing market
Lamar is in Barton County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lamar and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$114,800
Population (Census ACS)
4,290
Median household income
$34,894
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lamar market snapshot
Population
4,290
County
Barton County
Median Household Income
$34,894
Median Home Value (city)
$114,800
Median Gross Rent
$830/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lamar's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $114,800.
County Price Trend
Barton County's FHFA house price index shows a -5.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lamar has an estimated population of 4,290 and a median household income of $34,894, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lamar's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Lamar
County guide: Barton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lamar.
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Nearby communities include Lamar Heights, Irwin, Iantha, Milford, Golden City, Liberal, Mindenmines, Burgess.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Jasper (~11.0 mi), Sheldon (~11.4 mi), Carytown (~16.3 mi), Jerico Springs (~16.8 mi), Bronaugh (~17.3 mi), Milo (~18.1 mi), Neck City (~18.9 mi), Lockwood (~19.0 mi), Alba (~19.3 mi), Purcell (~19.4 mi), Moundville (~21.0 mi), Avilla (~22.3 mi), Arcola (~22.4 mi), Brooklyn Heights (~23.2 mi), Oronogo (~23.2 mi), Asbury (~23.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lamar data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,290
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$114,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$34,894
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$830
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-5.67%
Census place type
city
County
Barton County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.21 sq mi
Census GEOID
2940376
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Lamar
Schools
LAMAR R-I — 6 schools, 1,227 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Barton addresses may be served by LAMAR R-I, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Lamar FAQ
What are houses worth in Lamar, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lamar at $114,800.
How much do houses cost in Lamar, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Lamar, Census ACS data shows a median value of $114,800. Active listing prices in Barton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lamar, MO?
Lamar houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Barton County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lamar, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lamar's population at approximately 4,290.
What's the median rent in Lamar, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lamar at approximately $830 per month.
What is the median household income in Lamar, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lamar at approximately $34,894.
Is the Lamar housing market growing?
Barton County's FHFA house price index shows a -5.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Lamar, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lamar's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Lamar, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LAMAR R-I for many Lamar addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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