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Lyons, IL


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Lyons, Illinois

Lyons, Illinois is 2 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 9 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Lyons is 10,255.

The People and Families of Lyons

In Lyons, about 47% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Lyons.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyons had a median family income of $51,384.

Political Inclinations

Among Lyons political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Lyons Housing

Of the housing in Lyons, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Lyons offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Lyons, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Lyons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lyons Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lyons Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lyons Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lyons, IL

Comparing Lyons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built24

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