Lyon Mountain, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
240 Population 23/sq mi density
$40,900 Home Value $69,405 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyon Mountain, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$40,900
85% below
Zillow: $69,405
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
356% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lyon Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
15%
Rent
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
456%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyon Mountain a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyon Mountain is $40,900 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,405. Median rent is $625/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

2.0% of adults in Lyon Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lyon Mountain has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population240
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,683
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

Home Value$40,900
Rent$625
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$69,405
Housing Units181
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,270/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation2,676 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute39 min
Broadband38.9%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Lyon Mountain was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 187 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.