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South Lyon
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

South Lyon

#27 in Best Places to Buy a House in Detroit Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    South Lyon is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 11,786. South Lyon is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in South Lyon offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Lyon there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Lyon and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Lyon are highly rated.
    About South Lyon...
    Population
    11,786
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $220,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,064
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      33.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      25.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      268.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      16.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in South Lyon

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,345
    National
    $69,021
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