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Lyons, CO
Town in Boulder County, Colorado.
Population
1,838
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,347
ZIP codes
0
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is about 24 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $122,837, 29% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $845,400 (57% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,981 a month.
Local data for Lyons, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,837
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$845,400
Median rent
$1,981/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
75.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (565), Irish Americans (336), Mexican Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,259
191,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $9,642 per person
How people get to work
Lyons, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home45.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,987
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2,543
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
17.8%
U.S. 33.3% -15.5 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltonaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| LongmontCity | 9.2 mi | 29.3 |
| JamestownTown | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Lazy AcresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| NiwotCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Bark RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| GunbarrelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| SunshineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine Brook HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Seven HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AllensparkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.9 |
| CrismanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ValmontCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Hidden LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BoulderCity | 14 mi | 26.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, CO in?
- Lyons is in Boulder County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Lyons, CO?
- About 1,838 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Altona (6.8 mi), Longmont (9.2 mi), Jamestown (9.6 mi), Lazy Acres (10 mi), Niwot (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023