What are the schools like in Lyons, MI?

School district data for Lyons is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons, MI is $69,023 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.1%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, MI?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyons, MI affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,400 and the median rent is $910 per month.

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

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 69.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 180.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, MI a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small town of 1,009 in Michigan, with a median household income of $69,023 and a 15.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyons stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 95.2

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,023	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyons's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.6 /100k

Property Crime

180.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lyons, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 54.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, MI
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	54.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, MI	National Avg
Population	1,009	—
Median Age	28.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48851

Lyons vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, MI affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyons roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,400 and median rent is $910/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, MI?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 180.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyons?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lyons, MI a good place to live?

Lyons, MI has a population of 1,009, a median household income of $69,023, and an unemployment rate of 15.1%. 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 28.9°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 54.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48851.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Michigan is 1,009 with a median age of 28.9. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $88,400, median household income $69,023, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.