Lyman, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,317 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$315 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$963 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Spartanburg County
4
Spartanburg Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Spartanburg County
5
Spartanburg Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 0 43
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, SC State Senate District 12, SC State House District 36, SC
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Schools

Lyman Elementary
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
DR Hill Middle
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
James F Byrnes High
3 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Spartanburg Community College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Spartanburg Methodist College
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Pelham Medical Center
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Spartanburg Medical Center
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
92 miles, S • 1.4 star
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