Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
34%
Over 65
9%
Lamont, CA
Area Guide
A rural escape south of Bakersfield
Rural
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Quiet
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Close-Knit
Surrounded by farmland, food distributors, wineries, and an equestrian center, Lamont is a rural town about 13 miles south of Bakersfield. Like many small towns, the majority of Lamont’s restaurants, shops, and businesses sit along Main Street, which is also U.S. Highway 184. This main road along with multiple bus stops makes traveling in and around town easy. Residents of Lamont enjoy spending time with friends and family at one of the two parks in town, which helps contribute to the town’s strong sense of community. Great for commuters and renters looking for a low-key town in Central California, Lamont is only 22 minutes away from Bakersfield, so residents can enjoy a variety of amenities including the Valley Plaza Mall, Bakersfield Fox Theater, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,307
Average: $45,715
Education
402
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,977
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lamont has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
2%
Other Education
98%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lamont, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Myrtle Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Alicante Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
959 Students
Public
Grades K-5
959 Students
Public
Grades K-5
586 Students
Nueva Continuation High School
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
Commuter Rail
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- Meadows Field
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.