South Lyon, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,825 Population 3,162/sq mi density
$83,822 Median Income $50,353 per capita
$280,900 Home Value $474,753 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
58 Violent Crime/100K 291 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,822 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$280,900 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher

South Lyon, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,822
12% above
$50,353 per capita
Home Value
$280,900
0% below
Zillow: $474,753
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
85% below
291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
34% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
100%
Rent
104%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Lyon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.7% (3% above 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 $474,753. 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 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 291/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,825
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density3,162/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,822
Per Capita$50,353
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,900
Rent$1,208
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$474,753
Housing Units5,226
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent58/100K
Property291/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation924 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in South Lyon was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.