City safety & data profile

South LyonMI

South Lyon, MI is a 12K-resident city in Oakland County with a median household income of $92,467.

Oakland County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Lyon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Lyon has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $294,600.

Data updated 2026-07-19

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$92,467
Median income
$294,600
Median home
4%
Poverty rate

The read on South Lyon

South Lyon posts a median household income higher than 63% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 37%
by median income, US cities

Where South Lyon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$92,467 Top 37% higher than 63% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Lyon, MI beyond the headline numbers

South Lyon sits inside Oakland County, Michigan, at roughly 42.46°N, -83.65°W. Population 11,722, $92,467 median household income. Median home value $294,600, median rent $1,310. Poverty rate 4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Lyon's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 32.3%, then obesity at 30.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Lyon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,722
South Lyon
Median Income
$92,467
+36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$294,600
+29% vs avg
Median Age
41.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oakland County) - South Lyon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.3M+5%
Median Income
$97,760+49%
Median Home Value
$343,600+102%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Lyon, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
Poverty Rate
4% -72% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.2%
Work From Home 16.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 89.6%
African American 2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
32.3%
Obesity
30.4%
Short Sleep Duration
29.6%
Physical Inactivity
17.5%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.3%
Current Asthma
10.9%
Current Smoking
10.8%
Diabetes
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 77.1%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.5%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Lyon, MI? ▼
South Lyon, MI has a population of 11,722 people, located in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in South Lyon? ▼
The median household income in South Lyon, MI is $92,467 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4%.
What is the median home value in South Lyon? ▼
The median home value in South Lyon, MI is $294,600. Median rent is $1,310/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Lyon? ▼
The top health indicators in South Lyon include High Blood Pressure (32.3%), Obesity (30.4%), Short Sleep Duration (29.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Lyon? ▼
The median age in South Lyon, MI is 41.8 years. 47.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Lyon, MI is located in Oakland County, Michigan. With a population of 12K and a $92,467 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the South Lyon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Lyon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the South Lyon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare South Lyon against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Oakland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.