At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$29,177 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $123,257
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.6% smoking rate
How Lyndon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyndon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyndon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyndon residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,177. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyndon is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,257. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
11.6% of adults in Lyndon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyndon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population576
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$29,177
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$1,146
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$123,257
Housing Units265
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation614 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyndon was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.