At a Glance
Median Income
$69,688
$30,153 per capita
Home Value
$239,800
Zillow: $301,651
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
656/100K
2,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyman residents earn a median household income of $69,688 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,153. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $239,800 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,651. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Lyman reports 656 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,103/100K. The murder rate is 27.3/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,317
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,688
Per Capita$30,153
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,800
Rent$1,157
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$301,651
Housing Units2,210
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent656/100K
Property2,103/100K
Murder27.3/100K
Assault574/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation819 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyman was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
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