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Lyon Charter Township

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
  • 48 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Lyon Charter Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 18,172. Lyon Charter Township is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Lyon Charter Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lyon Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lyon Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lyon Charter Township are highly rated.
    About Lyon Charter Township...
    Population
    18,172

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $300,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,177
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Lyon Charter Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      50.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      130.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      472.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Lyon Charter Township

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,813
    National
    $55,322
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    Lyon Charter Township Reviews

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    I have been blessed to be put in such a friendly and safe community, where everyone is in the middle class eliminating factors of social class discrimination. Personally I feel there are still many in the area who aren't satisfied with their elegant lifestyle because they may not have the newest gadget. I am more than happy my parents brought me up in a mental state where nothing is given and everything is earned, this has greatly improved my character and has taught me to appreciate what my family and I are lucky enough to have. In the future I see this community continuing to progress as South Lyon's population has become large enough to put yet another school into the community. I believe as long as the people here stay as friendly as they are, crime continues to not be an issue and the housing market continues to be in good shape, this community will continue to flourish.
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    You get to experience all four seasons here, although the winters do seem to last a long time. Winter storms can be bad, and after winter the quality of the roads is terrible (lots of potholes). Spring is beautiful and pleasant, but my house has some water issues in the basement because of how it was built. Summer temperatures are 70s and 80s, with heat waves stretching into the 90s and upper 100s occasionally. It is a fairly humid climate in the summer, and dry in the winter. It's a good idea to have a winter parka and snowboots if you plan to live here during the winter. Summer clothes are flip flops and shorts.
    I had lived in the New Hudson/South Lyon area for my entire life. My parents grew up here as well. It is a great community, and many more young families are moving near-by. There is a great school system, many family friendly places to go, and bars. New houses and subs are being built in various places throughout the area, and it is a growing community.