What are the schools like in Lyons, OH?

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, OH is $62,143 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, OH?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 32.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyons, OH affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $129,300 and the median rent is $840 per month.

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

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 496.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, OH a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small town of 785 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,143 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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: 90.4

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$129,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$840	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,143	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyons's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

496.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lyons, OH	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	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 32.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, OH
Average High — January	32.9°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, OH	National Avg
Population	785	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jasper, MI 6 mi Morenci, MI 8 mi Ai, OH 8 mi Metamora, OH 9 mi Delta, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43533

Lyons vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, OH affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyons roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $129,300 and median rent is $840/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, OH?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 496.1 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, OH a good place to live?

Lyons, OH has a population of 785, a median household income of $62,143, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lyons?

Lyons averages 32.9°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 32.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43533.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Ohio is 785 with a median age of 33.0. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $129,300, median household income $62,143, crime index 19 (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.