Sign In Register

Lyons, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

James S.

Is Lyons worth moving to in 2026?

First post here. Been living here since 2008. Homes are going for about $243,500 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

6 replies 7 upvotes moving
Ezra Adams

Affordable areas near Lyons?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,154 for rent here.

10 replies 3 upvotes housing
Samuel W.

Raising a family in Lyons -thoughts?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 10,391 people. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,154 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is...

2 replies 6 upvotes living
Ezra Adams

Should I move to Lyons or stay in Houston?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,154 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Jack Gray

Day-to-day life in Lyons, IL

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $243,500, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

2 replies 6 upvotes living
James S.

Relocating to Lyons, IL -pros and cons?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lyons sits at 153.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $243,500 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

2 replies 10 upvotes moving
John Cooper

Working in Lyons -salaries realistic?

Hey, Rent is about $1,154/month for a decent place. With a population of 10,391, Lyons is a small town. Median household income is $64,209, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit need...

5 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Samuel W.

Moving to Lyons for work -advice?

So, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $243,500, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $64,209 in Lyons. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in ...

0 replies 7 upvotes moving
John Cooper

Quick question about Lyons

Alright, Homes are going for about $243,500 on average. Rent is about $1,154/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?

10 replies 8 upvotes qa
← Back to Lyons Data