Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Java House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
South Lyon Theater
Cinema
Witch's Hat Depot Museum
Museum
Pinz
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (11) D-
Lafayette
Fast Food
Third Monk Brewing Co.
Beverages
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Witch's Hat Brewing Co
Beverages
Witch's Hat Brewing Company
Bar
Mickey's Dairy Twist
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Copper Creek Vineyard
Alcohol
Draught Horse Brewery
Beverages
Fitness (1) F
Colonial Acres Clubhouse
Community Centre
LyonHeart Fitness
Gym
South Lyon CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Busch's
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Paul F. Baker Memorial Park
Park
McHattie Park
Park
Columbia Park
Park
Andover Park
Park
Volunteer Park
Park
Lyon Township Park
Park
Huron Valley Trail
Park
Coleman Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Alero
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Martin's Do It Best
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Country Acres Market
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in South Lyon.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in South Lyon is 104/100 - which is 17% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

South Lyon crime rates are 531 per 100k, which is 73% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
455 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
76 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A

The median income in South Lyon is $74,300 - which is 46% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$74,300
B
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
South Lyon Fire Department
Fire Station
Providence Medical Center - South Lyon
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Green Oak Township Fire Station #83
Fire Station
Lyon Township Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lyon Township Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

South Lyon home prices are $207,700 - which is 63% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$207,700
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools B

The South Lyon graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
60%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B-
Elementary Schools (9) B-
Frank E Bartlett School
Sayre Elementary School
Millennium Middle School
Special Education
Centennial Middle School
William A Pearson Elementary
William A Brummer Elementary School
Kent Lake Elementary School
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
South Lyon High School
Special Education
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ratings A+

South Lyon has an overall rating of 91% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
A
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  • South Lyon has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Lyon crime rates are 73% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in South Lyon is 17% higher than the Michigan average
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I grew up here! 5 rating By tommy61157 ( Dec 24, 2023) Grew up here and lived here for 25 years total! Very safe town and good schools. Just avoid the trailer park and it's a great town to raise a family in! There are places that are affordable to rent and even some cheaper condos depending on where you go, so there are places to liv ...Read More e if you don't make a ton of money, but yeah, can definitely recommend, very nice small town feel while still being able to commute to everything in Detroit Metro. Can definitely recommend. Read Less
South Lyon is the Place to Be 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Living in South Lyon is far different from most other places in the state, evidenced by its ranking as the 20th best city to live in for all of Michigan. Median household income is extremely high with a good graduation rate for high schoolers, plus a whopping 80% lower crime rate ...Read More compared to the rest of the state. The weather's not too bad, either.

There are plenty of businesses all across the city, including places like Tim Hortons. One of the best areas in South Lyon has to be Pinz Bowling Center, though, since nothing beats an authentic bowling alley (with authentic bowling alley food).

With everything this nice, there are some downsides to expect. For one, the cost of living in South Lyon is understandably a bit high compared to other cities. Housing costs are similar, making it a bit troublesome to initially find a place to live though a good investment overall when planning for yours and your family's futures. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Paul F. Baker Memorial Park
      McHattie Park
      Columbia Park
      Andover Park
      Volunteer Park
      Lyon Township Park
      Huron Valley Trail
      Coleman Park

      Entertainment

      South Lyon Theater
      Witch's Hat Depot Museum
      Pinz

      Food & Drink

      Lafayette
      Third Monk Brewing Co.
      Wendy's
      Hungry Howie's
      Witch's Hat Brewing Co
      Witch's Hat Brewing Company
      Mickey's Dairy Twist
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Lyon? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in South Lyon.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Providence Medical Center - South Lyon