At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
1,771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
311 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lyle reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,771/100K.
Education
50.9% of adults in Lyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyle has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,469
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,395
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$421,402
Housing Units241
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property1,771/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain14.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyle was built in 1974.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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