What are the schools like in Lamont, MI?

School district data for Lamont is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lamont?

The median household income in Lamont, MI is $163,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Lamont, MI?

Lamont has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.0 inches.

Lamont, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lamont, MI affordable or expensive?

Lamont's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lamont is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $471,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lamont, MI?

Lamont has a violent crime rate of 260.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 860.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lamont, MI a Good Place to Live?

Lamont is a small town of 1,064 in Michigan, with a median household income of $163,348 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Lamont stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lamont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lamont city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Lamont's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lamont costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lamont, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$471,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$163,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lamont's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.1 /100k

Property Crime

860.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lamont, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lamont sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 48.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lamont, MI
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	48.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lamont, MI	National Avg
Population	1,064	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lamont

Lamont, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

49435 49430

Lamont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamont, MI affordable or expensive?

Lamont's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lamont roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $471,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lamont, MI?

Lamont's violent crime rate is 260.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 860.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lamont?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lamont, MI a good place to live?

Lamont, MI has a population of 1,064, a median household income of $163,348, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lamont?

Lamont averages 31.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 48.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lamont?

Lamont, MI is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 49435, 49430.

What is the population of Lamont?

The population of Lamont, Michigan is 1,064 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lamont?

Key numbers for living in Lamont: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $471,200, median household income $163,348, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lamont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.