At a Glance
Median Income
$243,958
$128,434 per capita
Home Value
$936,000
Zillow: $911,467
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
7.7% 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+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyons residents earn a median household income of $243,958 , which is 225% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $128,434. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $936,000 , 232% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,467. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
66.6% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,444
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$243,958
Per Capita$128,434
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$936,000
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$911,467
Housing Units1,794
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation329 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1983.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.