At a Glance
Median Income
$44,464
$20,200 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
Zillow: $164,359
Median Rent
$974/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
864/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
62.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Lyford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyford residents earn a median household income of $44,464 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,200. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyford is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,359. Median rent is $974/month, with 43.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Lyford reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 864/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Lyford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
62.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyford has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,153
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,464
Per Capita$20,200
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent$974
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$164,359
Housing Units783
Rent Burden43.9%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property864/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary236/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+62.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyford was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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