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Lyle, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mitchell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
490 Population 645/sq mi density
$59,000 Median Income $31,304 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $180,866 Zillow
$442 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyle, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,000
21% below
$31,304 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
63% below
Zillow: $180,866
Median Rent
$442/mo
62% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
2,362/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lyle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lyle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
37%
Rent
38%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lyle residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,304. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyle is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,866. Median rent is $442/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Lyle reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,362/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Lyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lyle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population490
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$31,304
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$442
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$180,866
Housing Units216
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property2,362/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,183/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,196 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Lyle was founded in 1854.
The median home in Lyle was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.