Living in Lyons, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyons · Census data 2020–2024
Lyons has 920 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $53,365 (26% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $82,100, the median rent is $859/month.
Lyons is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyons at a glance
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $53,365State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $82,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lyons a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lyons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyons the median home value is $82,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Lyons median household income
The median household income in Lyons is $53,365 and the income per person is $28,728. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lyons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.75
Lyons demographics
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 310
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyons ›
Education in Lyons
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyons
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Lyons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | 920 | $53,365 | $82,100 | $859 |
| Switz City | 306 | $42,500 | $57,900 | $681 |
| Linton | 5,260 | $45,440 | $86,000 | $812 |
| Newberry | 121 | $50,625 | $81,700 | — |
| Elnora | 531 | $41,786 | $101,300 | $625 |
| Bloomfield | 2,713 | $54,948 | $109,800 | $732 |
| Sandborn | 339 | $61,125 | $94,400 | $683 |
| Pleasantville | 127 | $22,381 | — | — |
| Worthington | 1,411 | $47,000 | $91,400 | $572 |
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What is the median household income in Lyons, IN?
The median household income in Lyons is $53,365, 26% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $82,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Lyons?
The median gross rent in Lyons is $859 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Lyons, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Lyons?
The median age in Lyons is 36.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Lyons?
The average commute to work in Lyons is 24 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyons?
The unemployment rate in Lyons is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyons?
4.9% 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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