In Lyon, Kentucky, the median home price is $174,049; median household income is $65,066; the population is 8,900; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 29.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lyon at a glance
Population
8,900
Median Household Income
$65,066
Typical Home Value
$174,049
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
29.8
Avg Commute Time
28.3
About Lyon
Lyon has a population of 8,900. The median home value is $174,049, 27% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $65,066 (2% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Eddyville, Southeast Lyon, and Land Between the Lakes.
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
3 towns, by population.
Lyon at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lyon?
- Lyon has a population of 8,900 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lyon?
- The median home value in Lyon is $174,049. 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 $65,066 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lyon in?
- Lyon is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Lyon?
- Lyon contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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