At a Glance
Median Income
$66,543
$28,112 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
Zillow: $162,828
Median Rent
$856/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyons residents earn a median household income of $66,543 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,112. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,828. Median rent is $856/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lyons reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,655/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,536
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,543
Per Capita$28,112
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$856
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$162,828
Housing Units1,831
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,655/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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