Cost of Living in Lyman, ME
Population 4,567 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lyman a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $337,000.
Lyman is about 55 miles northeast of Manchester, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lyman
The median home value in Lyman is $336,800 — 10% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,058/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,365/year is 8% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.8°F and lows of 37.6°F. Overall, Lyman has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.
Lyman has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Low °F | 15 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 50 | 39 | 31 | 22 |
| Precip" | 2.53 | 2.22 | 3.72 | 3.67 | 3.52 | 3.86 | 3.52 | 3.17 | 3.43 | 4.39 | 3.89 | 3.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lyman, ME?
Lyman has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lyman, ME?
The median gross rent in Lyman is $1,058 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lyman?
The median home value in Lyman is $336,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Lyman?
The median household income in Lyman is $80,365 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lyman, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lyman is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Lyman, ME affordable?
Lyman is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Lyman?
Lyman has average high temperatures of 57.8°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lyman at a Glance
- Population
- 4,567
- Median Income
- $80,365
- Home Value
- $336,800
- Median Rent
- $1,058/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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