At a Glance
Median Income
$97,500
$34,442 per capita
Home Value
$205,000
Zillow: $200,110
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
15.0% smoking rate
How Lyman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyman residents earn a median household income of $97,500 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,442. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $205,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,110. Median rent is $1,315/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
20.4% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,041
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$34,442
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$12,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,000
Rent$1,315
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$200,110
Housing Units606
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,925/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation71 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyman was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.