At a Glance
Median Income
$132,589
$58,114 per capita
Home Value
$855,000
Zillow: $755,812
Median Rent
$1,962/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.5%
8.4% smoking rate
How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyons's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyons residents earn a median household income of $132,589 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,114. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $855,000 , 203% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,812. Median rent is $1,962/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
76.2% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,927
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,417/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,589
Per Capita$58,114
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
B
Home Value$855,000
Rent$1,962
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$755,812
Housing Units802
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity16.5%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,343 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+40.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1998.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.