At a Glance
Median Income
$85,625
$38,240 per capita
Home Value
$339,600
Zillow: $458,200
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
13.2% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,240. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $339,600 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,200. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
5.8% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$38,240
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A
Home Value$339,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$458,200
Housing Units144
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation77 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyman was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.