Living in Lyman, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 291 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $55,047 (28% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $68,300, the median rent is $782/month.
Lyman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 54.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $55,047State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $68,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lyman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyman the median home value is $68,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,014 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $55,047 and the income per person is $31,175. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.56
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 38.1%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 18.6%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.5%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 291 | $55,047 | $68,300 | $782 |
| Morrill | 880 | $47,143 | $141,400 | $910 |
| Mitchell | 1,962 | $54,150 | $122,300 | $953 |
| Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $197,500 | $901 |
| Yoder | 231 | $48,750 | $162,500 | $1,275 |
| Terrytown | 793 | $43,618 | $114,100 | $848 |
| Scottsbluff | 14,376 | $56,359 | $137,700 | $966 |
| LaGrange | 398 | $48,110 | $105,400 | $580 |
| Gering | 8,550 | $75,093 | $186,500 | $823 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, NE?
The median household income in Lyman is $55,047, 28% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $68,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $782 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Lyman, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 54.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
3.7% 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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