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Lyman, ME


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Lyman, Maine

Lyman, Maine is 25 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 80 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in York county. The population of the town is 3,795.

The People and Families of Lyman

In Lyman, about 67% of adults are married. Lyman, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyman had a median family income of $53,140. Lyman is one of the richer towns in Maine. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Lyman.

Political Inclinations

Among Lyman political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Lyman Housing

Of the housing in Lyman, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Lyman, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Lyman than most towns its size.

High Points

Lyman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lyman Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lyman Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lyman People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lyman, ME

Comparing Lyman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11

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