South Lyon
City in Oakland County, Michigan
South Lyon is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 11,746 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitmore Lake, 5.8 miles SW.
- 11,746residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 3,139 / sq mipopulation density
- 48178ZIP code
About South Lyon
South Lyon is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 11,746 at the 2020 census, up from 11,327 at the 2010 census. South Lyon is a western suburb in Metro Detroit located 36 miles (57.94 km) from downtown Detroit.
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Living in South Lyon
- Median household income
- $92,467
- Median home value
- $294,600
- Median rent
- $1,310/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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South Lyon had 11,746 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,746 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,139 per sq mi (1,212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Lyon at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,746 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.74 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4610° N, 83.6532° W |
| ZIP code | 48178 |
| Official website | southlyonmi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2675100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Lyon
- Whitmore Lake5.8 mi SW
- Wixom7.6 mi NE
- Brighton8.2 mi NW
- Novi8.6 mi E
- Northville8.6 mi E
- Milford9.2 mi N
- Walled Lake10.6 mi NE
- Wolverine Lake10.7 mi NE
- Barton Hills11.2 mi SW
- Plymouth11.3 mi SE
- Ann Arbor13.4 mi S
- Farmington14.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Lyon
What county is South Lyon in?
South Lyon is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of South Lyon, MI?
11,746 people lived in South Lyon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Lyon, MI?
The ZIP code of South Lyon is 48178.
What is the elevation of South Lyon?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Lyon?
Whitmore Lake (5.8 mi), Wixom (7.6 mi), Brighton (8.2 mi), Novi (8.6 mi), Northville (8.6 mi).
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