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Lyman, South Carolina is 16 miles NE of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 75 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Spartanburg county. The town is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area. The population of Lyman is 2,659.
In Lyman, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Lyman had a median family income of $47,900. Lyman is one of the richer towns in South Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Lyman. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Lyman political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $35. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Lyman, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in South Carolina.
In Lyman, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Lyman than most towns its size.
Lyman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Lyman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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