At a Glance
Median Income
$67,054
$27,425 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $263,043
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.2% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyons residents earn a median household income of $67,054 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,425. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,043. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.7% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population862
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,054
Per Capita$27,425
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$1,070
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$263,043
Housing Units320
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.