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South Lyon

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
  • 45 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    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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    South Lyon is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 11,695. South Lyon is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in South Lyon offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Lyon there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Lyon and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in South Lyon are highly rated.
    About South Lyon...
    Population
    11,695

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $171,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $892
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    South Lyon 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
      93.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      50.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      279.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      8.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in South Lyon

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,876
    National
    $55,322
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      South Lyon Reviews

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      South Lyon is a great town. It is small and cozy. But it isn't what is in the town its what isn't. The city is relatively old but just recently has become a very booming place to live because of the cheaper homes. Because South Lyon isn't as big or shall i say prestigious as say Brighton or Northville, which are neighboring cities with much more expensive housing, you can live here in a very nice and new home. The only down side is that the "night life" isn't really there. We have good restaurants but South Lyons down town isn't really a down town. When you look at Brighton they have shops and many great restaurants which SL lacks. But in the end this is ok because it makes for a nice and quiet family friendly city with an abundance of new subdivisions, right in the center of cities like Novi, Wixim, Brigthon and Northville that have countless places for entertainment.
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      South Lyon has grown very much over the years, but it doesn't offer much for anyone other than families with children. If you live here you will most likely have to drive at least 15 minutes to go anywhere interesting or fun. It is a suburb, so if you like that atmosphere, South Lyon is for you. Also the school system says they have very smart kids and all, but we have lackluster curriculum/schedule options for students in middle and high school.