Living in Lyle, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyle · Census data 2020–2024
Lyle has 504 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $58,269 (35% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $111,800, the median rent is $575/month.
Lyle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyle at a glance
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 39.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $58,269State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $111,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lyle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lyle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyle the median home value is $111,800, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,013 a month in housing costs.
Lyle median household income
The median household income in Lyle is $58,269 and the income per person is $36,162. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lyle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.15
Lyle demographics
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyle ›
Education in Lyle
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Lyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyle
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Lyle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle | 504 | $58,269 | $111,800 | $575 |
| St. Ansgar | 1,206 | $76,458 | $152,500 | $912 |
| Rose Creek | 429 | $81,875 | $150,000 | — |
| Stacyville | 545 | $61,932 | $112,900 | $664 |
| Austin | 26,358 | $68,057 | $163,900 | $953 |
| Adams | 745 | $93,594 | $170,700 | $823 |
| Mapleview | 110 | $33,750 | $76,700 | $583 |
| Mitchell | 117 | $72,500 | $116,100 | — |
| Grafton | 271 | $48,750 | $93,300 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in Lyle, MN?
The median household income in Lyle is $58,269, 35% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyle?
The median home value in Lyle is $111,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lyle?
The median gross rent in Lyle is $575 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Lyle, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Lyle?
The median age in Lyle is 39.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lyle?
The average commute to work in Lyle is 24 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyle?
The unemployment rate in Lyle is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyle?
7.6% of adults in Lyle 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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