Unified School District · MI
South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon Community Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 55,723. The median household income is $115,060 and the median age is 40.2.
55,723
Population
712
People / sq mi
$115,060
Median Income
40.2
Median Age
South Lyon Community Schools covers 78 sq mi of land at 711.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$115,060
Median Household Income
$56,915
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$402,000
Median Home Value
$1,412
Median Rent
86.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.0%
High School+
50.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Lyon Community Schools serves a community with a population of 55,723 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in South Lyon Community Schools is $115,060, with a per capita income of $56,915. The poverty rate is 4.0%.
South Lyon Community Schools is 81.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In South Lyon Community Schools, 97.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in South Lyon Community Schools is $402,000, with a median rent of $1,412. The homeownership rate is 86.4%.
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Data for South Lyon Community Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2632250).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.