At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$31,320 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $217,548
Median Rent
$690/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.3% 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+
3.7 / 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 $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,320. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyndon is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,548. Median rent is $690/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lyndon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,027/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Lyndon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyndon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,184
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,330/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$31,320
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$690
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$217,548
Housing Units464
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,027/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Lyndon was founded in 1870.
The median home in Lyndon was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.