Is Lyman safe?
Long Beach, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lyman as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lyman
“Go. Lyman is a quiet, low-density suburban and semi-rural community north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. While it is completely car-dependent with little pedestrian infrastructure, violent crime rates are low and residential neighborhoods are tranquil.”
About the area
Lyman is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, located just north of Gulfport and Long Beach along the Highway 49 corridor. It primarily functions as a peaceful bedroom community with pine woodlands, single-family subdivisions, and highway-oriented local businesses.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Suburban
- Wooded / Semi-Rural
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Lyman
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bicycle lanes in Lyman, meaning cycling is largely limited to quiet residential subdivisions.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to national and state metropolitan averages
- High rate of single-family homeownership creating stable residential streets
- Spacious, low-density environment with easy highway access to Gulf Coast amenities
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure, with sidewalks absent on most roads
- Poor street lighting along rural roads and secondary thoroughfares after dark
- Distance from central emergency medical facilities and comprehensive civic services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Lyman, though occasional individuals may transiently pass through major Highway 49 commercial intersections.
What Lyman is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents begin their morning commutes down toward I-10 and Highway 90.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active along commercial Highway 49 retail strips while residential side streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas quiet down quickly after dusk, leaving the area dark and peaceful.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with minimal risk of violent crime, though dark roads require careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) provides public transportation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but fixed-route bus service in Lyman is virtually non-existent, requiring visitors to have a personal vehicle.
Parking is completely free and abundant across private residential driveways and ample surface lots at local shopping centers.
Things to do in Lyman
- Venture north to hike, camp, and explore nature trails in the DeSoto National Forest
- Browse local garden centers, nurseries, and farm stands along the Highway 49 corridor
- Take a short drive south to the beaches and historic downtowns of Long Beach and Gulfport
Local favorites
- El Aguila Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (580)A popular, lively local eatery serving hearty Mexican platters, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Pop's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (320)A casual local favorite offering classic hand-tossed pizzas, baked pastas, and hot wings.
- Southern Belle Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (190)A cozy neighborhood bakery crafting custom cakes, fresh cookies, and Southern sweet treats.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.