New York
Lyons is a small town in New York with a population of 3,536. Residents earn $66,543 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lyons receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Lyons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lyons is $66,543, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lyons is $89,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 140.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,543 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,253 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,739 |
| County GDP | $4,063M |
| Restaurants | 173 |
| Healthcare | 167 |
| Retail | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,441 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.32% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $89,400 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,828 |
| $/Sq Ft | $66 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,441 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.32% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,892/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 140.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0635°N, 76.9910°W |
| County FIPS | 36011 |
Winner: Republican by 13 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
| Restaurants | 173 |
| Retail Stores | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |