Living in Lyon Mountain, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyon Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Lyon Mountain has 312 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $47,143 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $45,800, the median rent is $682/month.
Lyon Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyon Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 31.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,143State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $45,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $682/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lyon Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lyon Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyon Mountain the median home value is $45,800, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lyon Mountain median household income
The median household income in Lyon Mountain is $47,143 and the income per person is $25,813. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lyon Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.40
Lyon Mountain demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyon Mountain ›
Education in Lyon Mountain
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Lyon Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyon Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.2%
Lyon Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Mountain | 312 | $47,143 | $45,800 | $682 |
| Dannemora | 2,684 | $62,411 | $134,400 | $740 |
| Redford | 340 | $98,958 | $70,500 | — |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Altona | 544 | $39,000 | $187,500 | $1,107 |
| Chateaugay | 724 | $79,643 | $132,100 | $688 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lyon Mountain, NY?
The median household income in Lyon Mountain is $47,143, 45% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyon Mountain?
The median home value in Lyon Mountain is $45,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lyon Mountain?
The median gross rent in Lyon Mountain is $682 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Lyon Mountain, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Lyon Mountain?
The median age in Lyon Mountain is 31.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lyon Mountain?
The average commute to work in Lyon Mountain is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyon Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Lyon Mountain is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyon Mountain?
7.3% of adults in Lyon Mountain 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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