South Lyon, MI
1 neighborhoods · 36,842 residents · Michigan
A
88/100
95
Safety Score
97
Affordability
$127K
Median Income
$363K
Median Home Value
Is South Lyon, MI a Good Place to Live?
South Lyon receives an overall livability grade of A (88/100), placing it among the better areas in Michigan. Safety scores A+ (95/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (97/100) with a median household income of $127,052 and median home values around $362,900.
About 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.4%. 92% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$1,169
Median Rent/mo
51.4%
College Educated
3.4%
Unemployment
92%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
36,842
Population
1
Zip Codes
Oakland
County
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Neighborhoods in South Lyon
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48178Oakland Co. | 88 A | 95 | 97 | $127K | $363K | 36,842 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.