Living in Lyons, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyons · Census data 2020–2024
Lyons has 1,838 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $122,837 (29% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $845,400, the median rent is $1,981/month.
Lyons at a glance
- Population
- 1,838
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $122,837State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $845,400State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,981/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lyons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lyons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyons the median home value is $845,400, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,981 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,825 a month in housing costs.
Lyons median household income
The median household income in Lyons is $122,837 and the income per person is $59,352. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Lyons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 762
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.46
Lyons demographics
- Population
- 1,838
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 747
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyons ›
Education in Lyons
75.3% of adults 25 and older in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyons
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 45.7%
- Drive alone
- 41.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lyons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | 1,838 | $122,837 | $845,400 | $1,981 |
| Altona | 587 | $149,327 | $1,084,000 | $3,501 |
| Jamestown | 324 | $149,375 | $595,900 | $1,234 |
| Longmont | 99,406 | $90,671 | $572,800 | $1,816 |
| Lazy Acres | 778 | $147,625 | $1,024,700 | — |
| Niwot | 3,447 | $146,492 | $995,700 | $1,414 |
| Bar-K Ranch | 199 | $115,521 | $772,100 | — |
| Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $821,000 | $1,972 |
| Pine Brook Hill | 543 | $63,606 | $1,099,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lyons, CO?
The median household income in Lyons is $122,837, 29% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyons?
The median home value in Lyons is $845,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Lyons?
The median gross rent in Lyons is $1,981 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Lyons, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Lyons?
The median age in Lyons is 46.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Lyons?
The average commute to work in Lyons is 22 minutes; 45.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyons?
The unemployment rate in Lyons is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyons?
75.3% of adults in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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