In Lyon, Kansas, the median home price is $195,483, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $59,912; the population is 32,186; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 236.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lyon at a glance
Population
32,186
Median Household Income
$59,912
Typical Home Value
$195,483
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
236.3
Avg Commute Time
14.8
About Lyon
Lyon has a population of 32,186. The median home value is $195,483, 26% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $59,912 (19% below the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Emporia, Americus, and Center.
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
12 towns, by population.
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Lyon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lyon?
- Lyon has a population of 32,186 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lyon?
- The median home value in Lyon is $195,483. 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 $59,912 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lyon in?
- Lyon is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Lyon?
- Lyon contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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