What are the schools like in Lyman, SC?

Lyman is served primarily by Spartanburg 05. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lyman?

The median household income in Lyman, SC is $76,723 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Lyman, SC?

Lyman has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Lyman, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lyman, SC affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyman is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,500 and the median rent is $1,136 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyman, SC?

Lyman has a violent crime rate of 203.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 755.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyman, SC a Good Place to Live?

Lyman is a small town of 6,099 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $76,723 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lyman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lyman 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: 96.9

Lyman's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyman costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyman, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,136	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,723	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyman's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.3 /100k

Property Crime

755.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lyman is served primarily by Spartanburg 05. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyman, SC	National Avg
School District	Spartanburg 05	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyman sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyman, SC
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lyman, SC	National Avg
Population	6,099	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wellford, SC 2 mi Duncan, SC 3 mi Startex, SC 4 mi Inman Mills, SC 5 mi Inman, SC 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyman

Lyman, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29365

Lyman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyman, SC affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyman roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,500 and median rent is $1,136/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyman, SC?

Lyman's violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 755.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyman?

Public schools in Lyman are operated by Spartanburg 05. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyman, SC a good place to live?

Lyman, SC has a population of 6,099, a median household income of $76,723, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lyman?

Lyman averages 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyman?

Lyman, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29365.

What is the population of Lyman?

The population of Lyman, South Carolina is 6,099 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyman?

Key numbers for living in Lyman: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $229,500, median household income $76,723, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.