Living in Lyons, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyons · Census data 2020–2024
Lyons has 5,187 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,037,400.
Lyons at a glance
- Population
- 5,187
- Median age
- 48.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,037,400State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lyons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
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 $1,037,400, 212% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Lyons median household income
The median household income in Lyons is $250,001 and the income per person is $129,113. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lyons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,502
- Owner-occupied
- 98.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.13
Lyons demographics
- Population
- 5,187
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 1,502
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyons ›
Education in Lyons
71% of adults 25 and older in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyons
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 10.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Lyons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | 5,187 | $250,001 | $1,037,400 | — |
| Bernards | 28,114 | $194,107 | $814,800 | $2,476 |
| Millington | 3,220 | $194,306 | $796,600 | $2,286 |
| Basking Ridge | 7,917 | $188,295 | $851,200 | $546 |
| Liberty Corner | 2,325 | $241,480 | $1,187,500 | $3,501 |
| Long Hill | 8,652 | $169,079 | $697,100 | $2,329 |
| Stirling | 2,599 | $180,875 | $695,300 | $1,427 |
| Warren | 16,186 | $204,063 | $930,800 | $2,170 |
| Far Hills | 948 | $143,250 | $792,100 | $1,554 |
More for people moving to Lyons
Lyons ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lyons: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lyons, NJ?
The median household income in Lyons is $250,001, 141% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $1,037,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Lyons, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Lyons?
The median age in Lyons is 48.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lyons?
The average commute to work in Lyons is 34 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyons?
The unemployment rate in Lyons is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyons?
71% 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.
Last updated: