Living in Lyman, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 2,298 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $75,455 (34% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $215,900, the median rent is $1,358/month.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $75,455State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $215,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Lyman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyman the median home value is $215,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $75,455 and the income per person is $29,933. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 844
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.05
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 754
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 2,298 | $75,455 | $215,900 | $1,358 |
| Gulfport | 73,003 | $49,919 | $174,600 | $1,086 |
| Saucier | 1,014 | $50,183 | $111,200 | — |
| Long Beach | 17,009 | $70,332 | $215,200 | $1,215 |
| DeLisle | 1,906 | $71,917 | $218,400 | — |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| Pass Christian | 6,097 | $78,212 | $270,900 | $1,198 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,571 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, MS?
The median household income in Lyman is $75,455, 34% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (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 $215,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,358 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Lyman, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 39.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 21 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
22.9% 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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