Grafton County · White Mountains

Lyman

Gardner Ridge's Scenic Backdrop and New Hampshire's Second-Largest Bat Cave

Part of the Littleton area

About Lyman

Lyman is a small White Mountains community in Grafton County with a population of 547 residents. The town operates Lyman Elementary School and participates in the Profile/Lisbon School District (SAU 35), serving local families in this rural mountain setting. The town maintains basic municipal services while preserving its quiet, residential character in the North Country region. Lyman's location provides access to the broader White Mountains area while maintaining the slower pace typical of New Hampshire's smaller communities.

Why Lyman?

Part of Profile/Lisbon School District with local elementary school
Small town atmosphere with population under 600
White Mountains location with mountain access
Rural setting with lower population density
North Country location away from urban development

Quick Facts

Population

547

County

Grafton

Region

White Mountains

School District

SAU 35

Weather in Lyman

51°F

Clear

Today

55 / 26

Sun

61 / 39

Mon

65 / 43

Map

Living in Lyman

What you need to know about making Lyman your home.

Major Employers

Town of LymanLyman Elementary School

Schools & Education

Lyman is part of the Profile/Lisbon School District (SAU 35).

Cost of Living

Housing costs are typically moderate for the White Mountains region, though options may be limited in this small community. Property taxes follow New Hampshire's local funding model without state income tax.

Real Estate

$285,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 45 min

Boston

1 hr 45 min

Concord

45 min

Plymouth

15 min

Littleton

School District

Regional district

Profile/Lisbon School District(SAU 35)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Bethlehem.

Lyman serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Bethlehem Easton Franconia Sugar Hill Lisbon Landaff

Lyman local school (Profile/Lisbon School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Bethlehem) via Profile/Lisbon School DistrictPatriots

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Lyman

Beyond the well-known attractions, Lyman has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Paddock Mine Historic Site

summer

An abandoned 19th-century copper mine on Gardner Mountain that's now part of a conservation area. The mine serves as New Hampshire's second-largest bat hibernaculum, housing thousands of hibernating bats. You can hike about 1.2 miles on old dirt roads to reach the mine site, where you'll find remnants of the mining operation including stone foundations and old shafts. The area offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's mining heritage while supporting critical wildlife habitat.

Dodge Gold Mine Site

summer

The remnants of one of the most active gold mines in the 19th-century Ammonoosuc Gold District. Gold was first discovered here in 1866 in a stone wall on the Dodge farm, leading to $16,000 worth of gold production by 1869. Today the forest has reclaimed the area, making it a treasure hunt for history buffs who enjoy searching for old mining traces. The site represents the exciting gold rush era when California 49ers returned home and recognized the mineral potential of Gardner Mountain's volcanic ridge.

Pond Cemetery

year-round

A peaceful historic cemetery dating to the 1800s, opposite the bathing beach on Ogontz Pond. With 97 inscribed stones transcribed in 1950, this cemetery still maintains its original stone walls and offers a serene spot to contemplate local history. The location provides a quiet retreat with pond views and represents one of Lyman's four historic burial grounds. Many stones tell stories of early settlers and their families who shaped this rural community.