Living in Lyman, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyman · Census data 2020–2024
Lyman has 437 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $86,875 (11% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $384,700, the median rent is $1,179/month.
Lyman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyman at a glance
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 34.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $86,875State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $384,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,179/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
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 $384,700, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,958 a month in housing costs.
Lyman median household income
The median household income in Lyman is $86,875 and the income per person is $42,141. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lyman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.78
Lyman demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 157
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyman ›
Education in Lyman
6% of adults 25 and older in Lyman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyman
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Lyman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | 437 | $86,875 | $384,700 | $1,179 |
| Hamilton | 252 | $67,500 | $237,000 | — |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,831 | $80,885 | $441,700 | $1,525 |
| Clear Lake | 1,093 | $71,667 | $550,500 | $731 |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
| Concrete | 833 | $81,719 | $347,300 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Lyman, WA?
The median household income in Lyman is $86,875, 11% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $384,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lyman?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,179 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Lyman, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Lyman?
The median age in Lyman is 34.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lyman?
The average commute to work in Lyman is 33 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyman?
The unemployment rate in Lyman is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyman?
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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