What are the schools like in Lyons, IL?

Lyons is served primarily by Lyons SD 103. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons, IL is $59,399 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, IL?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Lyons, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lyons, IL affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,700 and the median rent is $1,065 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyons, IL?

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small city of 10,687 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,399 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lyons stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lyons is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lyons city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,065	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,399	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lyons's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lyons is served primarily by Lyons SD 103. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyons, IL	National Avg
School District	Lyons SD 103	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, IL	National Avg
Population	10,687	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60534

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, IL affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lyons roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $222,700 and median rent is $1,065/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, IL?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyons?

Public schools in Lyons are operated by Lyons SD 103. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyons, IL a good place to live?

Lyons, IL has a population of 10,687, a median household income of $59,399, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lyons?

Lyons averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60534.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Illinois is 10,687 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyons?

Key numbers for living in Lyons: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $222,700, median household income $59,399, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyons side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.