Lyons, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Marion County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,322 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $38,402 per capita
$456,200 Home Value $497,169 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$456,200 home value, $1,167/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lyons, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,500
16% above
$38,402 per capita
Home Value
$456,200
62% above
Zillow: $497,169
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
116%
Home Value
162%
Rent
100%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,402. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lyons is $456,200 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,169. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

17.2% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lyons has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,322
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$38,402
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207

Housing

B+
Home Value$456,200
Rent$1,167
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$497,169
Housing Units526
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,452/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain68.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation641 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lyons was founded in 1958.
The median home in Lyons was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.