Living in Lyons, Wisconsin

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyons · Census data 2020–2024

Lyons has 1,196 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $112,639 (45% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $288,000, the median rent is $1,630/month.

Lyons is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lyons at a glance

Population
1,196
Median age
44.8State: 40.2
Median household income
$112,639State: $77,485
Median home value
$288,000State: $266,500
Median rent
$1,630/moState: $1,087
Homeowners
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
Average commute
25 min

Is Lyons a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.

Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

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 $288,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,630 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lyons$288,000
Wisconsin$266,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lyons$1,630
Wisconsin$1,087
United States$1,413

Lyons median household income

The median household income in Lyons is $112,639 and the income per person is $39,118. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).

Median household income

Lyons$112,639
Wisconsin$77,485
United States$80,734

Housing in Lyons: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
439
Owner-occupied
92.3%
Renter-occupied
7.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.71

Lyons demographics

Population
1,196
Median age
44.8
Under 18
28.8%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
439
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans
6.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyons ›

Education in Lyons

27.6% of adults 25 and older in Lyons have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lyons27.6%
Wisconsin33.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lyons

Unemployment rate
2%State: 3.2%
Average commute
25 minState: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
79%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
95.2%

Lyons vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lyons1,196$112,639$288,000$1,630
Springfield100$45,962$264,800—
Bohners Lake2,460$76,359$266,800$1,144
Lake Ivanhoe558$71,250$255,900$1,054
Burlington10,987$83,419$276,600$999
Lake Geneva8,521$75,629$343,800$1,389
Browns Lake1,827$129,196$334,200—
Como2,197$75,266$278,400$1,543
Bloomfield4,780$98,068$236,100$1,265

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Living in Lyons: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lyons, WI?

The median household income in Lyons is $112,639, 45% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $288,000, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.

How much is rent in Lyons?

The median gross rent in Lyons is $1,630 per month, about 31.4% of household income.

Is Lyons, WI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Lyons?

The median age in Lyons is 44.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Lyons?

The average commute to work in Lyons is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lyons?

The unemployment rate in Lyons is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lyons?

27.6% 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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