Living in Lyman, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 464 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $71,042 (28% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $311,100, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Lyman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 60.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $71,042State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $311,100State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
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 $311,100, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $71,042 and the income per person is $48,498. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.07
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lyman has many vacation and second homes.
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 464 | $71,042 | $311,100 | $1,147 |
| Monroe | 786 | $88,150 | $312,700 | $1,104 |
| Lisbon | 1,583 | $65,500 | $198,000 | $1,344 |
| Bath | 1,097 | $67,813 | $234,400 | $1,438 |
| Landaff | 420 | $87,500 | $279,300 | $1,375 |
| Sugar Hill | 658 | $154,091 | $639,700 | $1,208 |
| Waterford | 1,279 | $109,375 | $271,500 | — |
| Barnet | 1,855 | $67,386 | $247,900 | $974 |
| Littleton | 6,040 | $56,746 | $282,900 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, NH?
The median household income in Lyman is $71,042, 28% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $311,100, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,147 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lyman, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 60.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
27.8% 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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