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Lyons, Illinois: Updated and Growing User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I love living in Lyons, Illinois. This is a suburb of Chicago and it is quickly growing. The town has recently had tons of upgrades including freshly paved streets, new parks and recreational fields, and a new police department. The crime rate in this area is very low and it is v ...Read More ery seldom that you hear of a violent crime occurring in this village.

The best areas in Lyons, Illinois include the local schools. My son attends Central Elementary School and he loves it. They are up to date on the latest technology. In addition, the building itself appears to be fairly modern.

There is a ton of history in this area. So, if you are a history buff, there is a lot to learn about in this area. The people here are extremely friendly. Everyone greets everyone and if you need help, then someone will be able to give you a hand with whatever you need. I plan on staying here in this community for years to come and can’t wait to see how great it becomes as the upgrades continue. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lyons? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Smith Park
      Amelia Park
      Veterans Park
      Chicago Portage National Historic Site
      Guthrie Park
      Centennial Plaza
      Forest View Park
      Robinson Park

      Entertainment

      Riverside Arts Center
      Riverside Historical Museum
      Kiwanis Park Amphitheatre
      Brookfield Historical Society
      Emu
      Bennet's Wallaby
      Red Panda
      Hamill Family Wild Encounters

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy's Place
      Sam's Food & Liquors
      TJ's Pub
      All Star Bar & Grill
      Culver's
      Pop's
      Salerno's Pizza
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lyons? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Lyons.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lyons? The cost of living in Lyons is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Lyons
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lyons? Lyons crime rates are 2,029, which are equal to Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,029 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Lyons? The median income in Lyons is $66,005 which is 12% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $66,00519% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,2215% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lyons a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lyons home prices? Lyons home prices are $175,700 - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $175,7005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05411% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lyons have good schools? The Lyons graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Lyons a good place to live? Lyons has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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