Lyle is a small town of 488 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $53,594
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lyle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lyle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lyle 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: 88.0
Lyle's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lyle costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lyle, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$483
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,594
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lyle's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
1293.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lyle is served primarily by LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lyle, MN
National Avg
School District
LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lyle sees average highs of 21.9°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.7 inches of snow per year.
Lyle's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lyle roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,900 and median rent is $483/month.
Lyle's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lyle are operated by LYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lyle, MN has a population of 488, a median household income of $53,594, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lyle averages 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 47.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lyle, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55953.
The population of Lyle, Minnesota is 488 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lyle: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $106,900, median household income $53,594, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
