Living in Lyman, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 6,547 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $75,653 (9% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $277,600, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 6,547
- Median age
- 32.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $75,653State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $277,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lyman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyman the median home value is $277,600, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,539 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $75,653 and the income per person is $31,003. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,425
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.73
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 6,547
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 2,372
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 6,547 | $75,653 | $277,600 | $1,081 |
| Wellford | 3,515 | $57,338 | $223,000 | $1,261 |
| Duncan | 4,310 | $52,500 | $211,400 | $1,032 |
| Inman Mills | 923 | $50,483 | $108,600 | $1,148 |
| Greer | 41,536 | $82,626 | $288,700 | $1,198 |
| Inman | 3,166 | $63,599 | $192,500 | $1,323 |
| Fairforest | 1,727 | $52,468 | $199,800 | $1,329 |
| Reidville | 2,194 | $120,700 | $331,000 | $891 |
| Arcadia | 3,426 | $55,218 | $116,800 | $1,266 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, SC?
The median household income in Lyman is $75,653, 9% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $277,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,081 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Lyman, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 32.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 26 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
29.6% 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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