At a Glance
Median Income
$46,397
$27,189 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $211,500
Median Rent
$821/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
46.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.0% 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 $46,397 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,189. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,500. Median rent is $821/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
13.4% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,397
Per Capita$27,189
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty46.6%
County GDP$2,612M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$821
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$211,500
Housing Units357
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,021/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation769 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.