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
Population Overview
Total Population
11,825
Census 2023
Population Density
3,162
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.7 km²)
Median Age
41.8 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.5%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.2%
Spanish
3.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
3.9%
35% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.5%
27% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.3%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.7%
69% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,825 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,162 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Language
| English Only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% |
| Disability | 9.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.3% |
| Uninsured | 2.7% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |