Lamar, PA

Population
570
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
791 ft
Median Home Value
$158,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked along Route 64 in southern Clinton County, Lamar offers a quiet slice of rural living with an easy commute to bigger nearby hubs. Set in the scenic Nittany Valley, the community sits right off Interstate 80, putting Lock Haven about 15 minutes away and State College roughly 25 minutes to the southwest. That makes it a practical home base for anyone who wants open spaces and quick highway access.

Life in Lamar moves at a relaxed pace, surrounded by rolling farmland, wooded hills, and classic central Pennsylvania views. While the town has roots stretching back to the Revolutionary War, today it is a peaceful spot where residents enjoy plenty of elbow room. You get the calm of the countryside along with straightforward access to shopping, dining, and universities across the region.

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