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South Lyon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County
South Lyon, MI
At a Glance
How South Lyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Lyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Lyon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Lyon residents earn a median household income of $83,822 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,353. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Lyon is $280,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,087. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
South Lyon reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 277/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in South Lyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Lyon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.