Lyons, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
10,391
Population
4,702/sq mi density
$64,209
Median Income
$35,481 per capita
$243,500
Home Value
$280,833 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,209 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,154/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$243,500
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,374
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$243,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$280,833
Redfin Median Sale
$160,000
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median List Price
$299,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.7%
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,154/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Days on Market
45 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$163
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $243,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,833 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $160,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,154 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 45 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,374 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |