What are the schools like in Lyons, OR?

Lyons is served primarily by North Santiam SD 29J. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons, OR is $94,231 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, OR?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyons, OR affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,900 and the median rent is $1,067 per month.

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

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 183.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1915.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, OR a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small town of 1,175 in Oregon, with a median household income of $94,231 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Lyons's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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: 104.6

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,067	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,231	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lyons's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.4 /100k

Property Crime

1915.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lyons is served primarily by North Santiam SD 29J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Lyons, OR	National Avg
School District	North Santiam SD 29J	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 76.3°F in July, with 60.7 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, OR
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	76.3°F
Annual Precipitation	60.7"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, OR	National Avg
Population	1,175	—
Median Age	55.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mehama, OR 1 mi Mill City, OR 7 mi Stayton, OR 9 mi Sublimity, OR 10 mi Gates, OR 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97358

Lyons vs Other Cities

Lyons, OR vs Mehama, OR Lyons, OR vs Mill City, OR Lyons, OR vs Stayton, OR Lyons, OR vs Sublimity, OR Lyons, OR vs Gates, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, OR affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lyons roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,900 and median rent is $1,067/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, OR?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1915.2 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 North Santiam SD 29J. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyons, OR a good place to live?

Lyons, OR has a population of 1,175, a median household income of $94,231, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. 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 42.7°F in January and 76.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.7 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97358.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Oregon is 1,175 with a median age of 55.1. 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 105 (100 = US average), median home $378,900, median household income $94,231, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.