Living in Lyman, Utah

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024

Lyman has 289 residents with a median age of 30. The median home value is $412,000.

Lyman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lyman at a glance

Population
289
Median age
30State: 32
Median home value
$412,000State: $489,400
Homeowners
62.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
Average commute
25 min

Is Lyman a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 46%.

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 $412,000, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lyman$412,000
Utah$489,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Utah$1,496
United States$1,413

Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
150
Owner-occupied
62.3%
Renter-occupied
37.7%
Vacant
18.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.34

Lyman demographics

Population
289
Median age
30
Under 18
18.3%
65 and older
14.2%
Households
122
Foreign-born
3.5%
Veterans
6.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›

Education in Lyman

17.6% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lyman17.6%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lyman

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
25 minState: 22 min
Work from home
29.9%
Drive alone
70.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.5%

Lyman vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lyman289—$412,000—
Loa467$98,603$436,000$882
Bicknell446$76,932$370,800$886
Torrey323$64,583$407,900—
Koosharem298$77,500$515,600$681
Monroe2,616$66,172$318,300$1,044
Annabella701$82,500$355,700—
Glenwood673$83,875$321,000$675
Boulder360$39,688——

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Living in Lyman: FAQ

What is the average home price in Lyman?

The median home value in Lyman is $412,000, compared with $489,400 in Utah.

Is Lyman, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 46%.

What is the median age in Lyman?

The median age in Lyman is 30 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Lyman?

The average commute to work in Lyman is 25 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?

The unemployment rate in Lyman is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lyman?

17.6% 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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