Lyle, MN

Lyle, Minnesota

Lyle, Minnesota, in Mower county, is 42 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 100 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 566.

The People and Families of Lyle

In Lyle, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyle had a median family income of $42,500.

Lyle Housing

About 81% of housing units in Lyle are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Lyle are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Lyle, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Lyle, MN

Comparing Lyle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Lyle Almanac

Lyle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lyle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lyle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lyle High Schools (2004)

LYLE SEC.
700 2ND ST.
507-325-2201
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 150 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Lyle Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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