Lyman, SC

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Population
7,103
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
850 ft
Median Home Value
$277,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,653
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Lyman

Lyman is a quiet, welcoming town in Upstate South Carolina, tucked right between Greenville and Spartanburg. With around 6,000 residents, it offers a relaxed small-town pace while keeping you within easy reach of jobs, dining, and entertainment across the region. Quick access to Interstate 85 and neighboring communities like Greer and Duncan makes daily commuting straightforward, whether you work in the local industrial corridor or head into downtown Greenville.

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The area originally grew around an 1870s general store known as Groce's Stop, but its biggest transformation came in the 1920s when Pacific Mills established a textile mill and built a planned village with hundreds of homes. Many of those charming, historic houses and tree-lined streets still anchor the center of town today. As new residential neighborhoods and local parks continue to grow around the historic core, Lyman remains an appealing choice for anyone looking for community charm without sacrificing regional connectivity.

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