Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.8%
11% higher than US avg
How Lyster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,587
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$36,000
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty13.8%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units680
Rent Burden8.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+23.4%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Lyster a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lyster receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Lyster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lyster is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lyster is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.4% have completed high school.
Lyster has a population of 1,587 with a density of 25 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 3.6% Hispanic.
Population
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.3% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.8% |
| 630% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
The median household income in Lyster is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
The median home value in Lyster is $139,000, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.1% |
| Housing Units | 680 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lyster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |