Living in Lyons, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyons · Census data 2020–2024
Lyons has 3,738 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $67,850 (21% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $90,500, the median rent is $916/month.
Lyons at a glance
- Population
- 3,738
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $67,850State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $90,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lyons a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lyons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyons the median home value is $90,500, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,118 a month in housing costs.
Lyons median household income
The median household income in Lyons is $67,850 and the income per person is $29,743. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lyons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,787
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
Lyons demographics
- Population
- 3,738
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,563
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyons ›
Education in Lyons
19% of adults 25 and older in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyons
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Lyons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | 3,738 | $67,850 | $90,500 | $916 |
| Newark | 8,991 | $60,006 | $132,600 | $979 |
| Clyde | 2,001 | $62,407 | $96,900 | $757 |
| Phelps | 2,254 | $71,083 | $170,400 | $1,111 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | $178,300 | $680 |
| Marion | 1,400 | $42,865 | $158,800 | $610 |
| Savannah | 473 | $49,792 | $71,000 | — |
| Palmyra | 3,287 | $64,983 | $129,700 | $937 |
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What is the median household income in Lyons, NY?
The median household income in Lyons is $67,850, 21% 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 Lyons?
The median home value in Lyons is $90,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lyons?
The median gross rent in Lyons is $916 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Lyons, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Lyons?
The median age in Lyons is 37.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lyons?
The average commute to work in Lyons is 20 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyons?
The unemployment rate in Lyons is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyons?
19% 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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