Living in Lyerly, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyerly · Census data 2020–2024
Lyerly has 525 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $47,750 (38% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $114,600, the median rent is $780/month.
Lyerly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyerly at a glance
- Population
- 525
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $47,750State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $114,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lyerly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lyerly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyerly the median home value is $114,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Lyerly median household income
The median household income in Lyerly is $47,750 and the income per person is $26,272. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lyerly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.75
Lyerly demographics
- Population
- 525
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyerly ›
Education in Lyerly
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Lyerly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyerly
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Lyerly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyerly | 525 | $47,750 | $114,600 | $780 |
| Summerville | 4,408 | $32,662 | $99,000 | $593 |
| Menlo | 620 | $72,250 | $144,900 | $595 |
| Trion | 2,033 | $48,750 | $127,700 | $770 |
| Gaylesville | 151 | $45,625 | $137,500 | — |
| Mentone | 377 | $42,344 | $269,700 | — |
| Rome | 38,189 | $54,435 | $234,300 | $1,032 |
| Valley Head | 669 | $45,889 | $59,800 | $917 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,629 | $52,500 | $204,800 | $642 |
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What is the median household income in Lyerly, GA?
The median household income in Lyerly is $47,750, 38% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyerly?
The median home value in Lyerly is $114,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lyerly?
The median gross rent in Lyerly is $780 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Lyerly, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Lyerly?
The median age in Lyerly is 46.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lyerly?
The average commute to work in Lyerly is 34 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyerly?
The unemployment rate in Lyerly is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyerly?
14.1% of adults in Lyerly have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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