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South Lyon, MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population

11,950

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,194

ZIP codes

0

South Lyon and its ZIP codes

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South Lyon at a glance

  • South Lyon is about 18 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • It is the 87th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
  • Households here earn a median of $92,467 a year, 27% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,600 (27% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,310 a month.

Local data for South Lyon, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

South Lyon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,467

Poverty rate

4.0%

Median home value

$294,600

Median rent

$1,310/mo

Homeownership

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

47.2%

Median age

41.8

Average commute

31.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,971), Irish Americans (1,749), Polish Americans (1,647).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for South Lyon.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$80,231

720,266 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$93,579

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.62B

FY 2026, $8,330 per person

Oakland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

South Lyon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.0%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home16.2%

Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

South Lyon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,054

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,096

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

34.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in South Lyon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.4%

U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.5%

U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts

Cities near South Lyon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place6.2 mi4.8
WixomCity7.6 mi9.1
NoviCity8.2 mi30.2
BrightonCity8.3 mi3.5
NorthvilleCity8.7 mi2
MilfordVillage9.2 mi2.5
Walled LakeCity11 mi2.2
Wolverine LakeVillage11 mi1.3
Barton HillsVillage11 mi0.8
PlymouthCity11 mi2.2
Ann ArborCity14 mi28.4
Farmington HillsCity14 mi33.3
FarmingtonCity14 mi2.7
HartlandCensus-designated place14 mi2.3
DexterCity14 mi1.9
LivoniaCity15 mi35.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is South Lyon, MI in?
South Lyon is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of South Lyon, MI?
About 11,950 people live in South Lyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near South Lyon?
Nearby places include Whitmore Lake (6.2 mi), Wixom (7.6 mi), Novi (8.2 mi), Brighton (8.3 mi), Northville (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023