Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Lyons
Lyons, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$979
Population
10,471
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Enjoy the history, beauty, and convenience of this Chicago suburb
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Wrapped by the Des Plaines River, Lyons sits about 11 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop. Lyons is a historic community steeped in natural beauty, with multiple wooded areas, parks, and river access. The natural amenities in Lyons lend to a host of possibilities for outdoor recreation, from boating to hiking and everything in between.
Lyons is home to the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, the ancient connection of two watersheds and the birthplace of modern Chicago. Attractions like the Brookfield Zoo and North Riverside Park Mall are just minutes from Lyons as well. Commuting and traveling from Lyons is easy with access to major highways, Metra stations, and Chicago Midway International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,660
Average: $81,136
Education
1,979
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,628
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lyons has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lyons, IL is $979 for one bedroom, $1,268 for two bedrooms, and $1,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lyons has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$979/month
593 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lyons, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
237 Students
George Washington Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
688 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- White Eagle Woods-North
- White Eagle Woods-South
- Andrew Toman Grove
- Brookfield Zoo
- Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.