Housing in Lamar, MO
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$180,519
Lamar vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Lamar is highlighted.
Median Home Value
28th%ilemost expensive$114,800show rank
Median Rent
34th%ilemost expensive rent$830show rank
Rent Burden
92nd%ilehighest rent burden28.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$114,800
Median Rent
$830
Total Housing Units
2,046
Vacancy Rate
18.6%
Owner Occupied
51.3%
Renter Occupied
48.7%
Median Property Tax
$980
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$515
Housing Types
Single Family84.4%
Multi-Family12.2%
Mobile Home3.4%
The median home value in Lamar, MO is $114,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Lamar is $180,519. The median rent is $830 per month (Census ACS). About 51.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 2,046 total housing units.