Lyerly is a small town of 548 in Georgia, with a median household income of $50,250
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lyerly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lyerly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lyerly city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Lyerly's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lyerly costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lyerly, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lyerly's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
169.4 /100k
Property Crime
1177.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lyerly is served primarily by Chattooga County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lyerly, GA
National Avg
School District
Chattooga County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lyerly sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 58.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Lyerly's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lyerly roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,300 and median rent is $843/month.
Lyerly's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lyerly are operated by Chattooga County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lyerly, GA has a population of 548, a median household income of $50,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lyerly averages 52.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.3 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lyerly, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30730.
The population of Lyerly, Georgia is 548 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lyerly: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $91,300, median household income $50,250, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyerly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
