In Lyon, Iowa, the median home price is $274,083, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $76,746; the population is 12,162; schools rate 8.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lyon at a glance
Population
12,162
Median Household Income
$76,746
Typical Home Value
$274,083
School District Rating
8.8
Violent Crime Rate
85.8
Avg Commute Time
18.9
About Lyon
Lyon has a population of 12,162. The median home value is $274,083, 15% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $76,746 (2% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Rock, Larchwood, and Richland.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lyon
18 towns, by population.
County rankings in Iowa
Every county in Iowa, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Iowa
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Iowa
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Iowa
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- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Iowa
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Iowa
- 10Best school ratingsIowa School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Iowa
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Iowa
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Iowa
Lyon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lyon?
- Lyon has a population of 12,162 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lyon?
- The median home value in Lyon is $274,083. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lyon?
- Median household income in Lyon is $76,746 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lyon in?
- Lyon is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Lyon?
- Lyon contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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