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Lyons Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
478 Population 493/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $27,934 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $155,781 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,916 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyons Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,906
22% below
$27,934 per capita
Home Value
$95,300
66% below
Zillow: $155,781
Median Rent
$592/mo
49% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,916/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Lyons Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
34%
Rent
51%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyons Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lyons Falls residents earn a median household income of $58,906 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,934. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyons Falls is $95,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,781. Median rent is $592/month, with 24.2% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lyons Falls reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,916/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Lyons Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lyons Falls has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$27,934
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,300
Rent$592
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$155,781
Housing Units247
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,916/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation832 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Lyons Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.