Living in Lyme, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyme · Census data 2020–2024
Lyme has 1,710 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $133,906 (35% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $645,000, the median rent is $1,418/month.
Lyme at a glance
- Population
- 1,710
- Median age
- 48.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $133,906State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $645,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,418/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lyme a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lyme
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyme the median home value is $645,000, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,438 a month in housing costs.
Lyme median household income
The median household income in Lyme is $133,906 and the income per person is $88,322. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Lyme: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 832
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.47
Lyme demographics
- Population
- 1,710
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 687
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyme ›
Education in Lyme
70.1% of adults 25 and older in Lyme have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 45% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyme
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Lyme vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme | 1,710 | $133,906 | $645,000 | $1,418 |
| Orford | 1,295 | $92,571 | $271,900 | $1,263 |
| Thetford | 2,813 | $88,045 | $329,500 | $1,141 |
| Hanover | 11,685 | $169,583 | $824,900 | $2,253 |
| Fairlee | 1,066 | $74,760 | $274,200 | $1,083 |
| Wentworth | 1,057 | $97,708 | $304,500 | $1,659 |
| Canaan | 3,811 | $81,583 | $254,000 | $1,140 |
| West Fairlee | 711 | $76,500 | $237,200 | $1,113 |
| Piermont | 868 | $80,000 | $341,600 | $1,199 |
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What is the median household income in Lyme, NH?
The median household income in Lyme is $133,906, 35% higher 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 Lyme?
The median home value in Lyme is $645,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Lyme?
The median gross rent in Lyme is $1,418 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Lyme, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Lyme?
The median age in Lyme is 48.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Lyme?
The average commute to work in Lyme is 21 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyme?
The unemployment rate in Lyme is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyme?
70.1% of adults in Lyme 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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