Living in Lyman, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 4,612 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $87,284 (17% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $360,400, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 4,612
- Median age
- 53.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $87,284State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $360,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lyman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyman the median home value is $360,400, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,065 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $87,284 and the income per person is $50,093. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,268
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.48
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 4,612
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 1,861
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 4,612 | $87,284 | $360,400 | $1,063 |
| Alfred | 3,125 | $82,321 | $342,300 | $1,035 |
| Dayton | 2,313 | $113,750 | $398,200 | $1,215 |
| West Kennebunk | 1,395 | $124,167 | $554,100 | $1,602 |
| Arundel | 4,418 | $101,597 | $421,300 | $1,607 |
| Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $280,200 | $1,152 |
| Waterboro | 8,055 | $89,392 | $297,000 | $1,200 |
| Hollis | 4,872 | $95,950 | $338,900 | $1,372 |
| Kennebunk | 11,820 | $107,804 | $487,700 | $1,425 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, ME?
The median household income in Lyman is $87,284, 17% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyman?
The median home value in Lyman is $360,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,063 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Lyman, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 53.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 33 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
25.1% of adults in Lyman 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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