South Lyon, MI

South Lyon, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 13 miles N of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 32 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 10,036 people people live in South Lyon.

The People and Families of South Lyon

In South Lyon, about 60% of adults are married. The people of South Lyon spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Lyon had a median family income of $67,167. Overall, families in South Lyon are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. It turns out that people in South Lyon tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($18,550) in South Lyon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

South Lyon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in South Lyon, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in South Lyon is higher than that of most other communities in Michigan.

Commuting

In South Lyon, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

South Lyon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of South Lyon, MI

Comparing South Lyon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

South Lyon Almanac

South Lyon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Lyon Public Libraries

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South Lyon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Lyon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Lyon High Schools (2004)

SOUTH LYON HIGH SCHOOL
1000 N. LAFAYETTE STREET
248-573-8150
Serves 1,878 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

South Lyon Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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