Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
South Lyon, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,153
Population
11,959
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A family-friendly suburb just minutes from Detroit
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Commuter
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Schools
South Lyon is a small suburban community located about 40 miles west of Downtown Detroit. Mainly a city of residential neighborhoods, South Lyon features a charming Downtown district at the corner of 10 Mile Road and Lafayette Street, home to numerous specialty shops, cafes, and the historic South Lyon Theater. The city’s most recognizable landmark is the iconic Queen Anne Depot, better known as the “Witch’s Hat” for its distinctive conical roof. This building now serves as a history museum, and is the namesake of the Witch’s Hat Brewery in town.
Explore the City
Homes neatly line the streets of South Lyon.
Downtown South Lyon is very easy to get around.
The Huron Valley Trail runs through South Lyon.
Shops along Lafayette Street in downtown South Lyon are very busy.
The Christmas House is known throughout South Lyon.
Residents love the playground at McHattie Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,752
Average: $109,928
Education
4,394
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,590
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Lyon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,143 for one bedroom, $1,413 for two bedrooms, and $2,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Lyon has increased by 7.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,143/month
739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Lyon, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Sharon J. Hardy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
555 Students
Public
Grades K-5
501 Students
William A. Brummer Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
420 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,046 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
935 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
2 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,206 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,184 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
2 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Island Lake Recreation Area
- Huron Meadows Metropark
- Kensington Metropark
- Lyon Oaks County Park
- Maybury Riding Stable
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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 June 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.