In Lyon, Nevada, the median home price is $420,180, compared with the Nevada median of $452,103; median household income is $80,812; the population is 61,680; schools rate 4.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 286.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lyon at a glance
Population
61,680
Median Household Income
$80,812
Typical Home Value
$420,180
School District Rating
4.6
Violent Crime Rate
286.6
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Lyon
Lyon has a population of 61,680. The median home value is $420,180, 7% below the Nevada median. Median household income is $80,812 (3% above the Nevada median). The most populated towns are Fernley, Dayton, and Yerington.
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
5 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 61,680 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lyon?
- The median home value in Lyon is $420,180. 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 $80,812 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lyon in?
- Lyon is in Nevada.
- How many towns are in Lyon?
- Lyon contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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