Lyon charter township, Michigan
Lyon charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lyon charter township is a geographic entity located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,867. The land area covers 30.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 26,867 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,566 | ±333 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,797 | ±332 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,566 | ±333 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 231 | ±155 |
| Median Home Value | $473,300 | ±$19,828 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,726 | ±$341 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $146,354 | ±$9,435 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,267 | ±$3,596 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,182 | ±455 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,716 | ±536 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.7% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,574 (2024)
ID: 106553
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
58000 GRAND RIVER AVE, NEW HUDSON MI 48165-9816
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GUS Population: 1,296,888 (2024)
ID: 166606
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF FISCAL SERVICES
2100 PONTIAC LAKE RD, WATERFORD MI 48328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ANN ARBOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CANTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONTIAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | INKSTER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | INKSTER, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 10543 Citation Drive, Brighton, MI, 48116-8360 |
8102295066
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LYON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 27005 SOUTH MILFORD ROAD, SOUTH LYON, MI, 48178 |
(248) 437-8800
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Schoolcraft Community College District
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College | 9.8 mi away | 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI, 48152-2696 |
7344624400
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SALEM-SOUTH LYON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 9800 PONTIAC TRAIL, SOUTH LYON, MI, 48178 |
(248) 437-6431
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Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
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College Vocational | 10.9 mi away | 8110 Murphy Drive, Brighton, MI, 48116-7402 |
8102270160
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WIXOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 49015 PONTIAC TRAIL, WIXOM, MI, 48393 |
(248) 624-2512
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Madonna University
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College | 12.2 mi away | 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150-1176 |
7344325300
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NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 45255 WEST TEN MILE ROAD, NOVI, MI, 48375 |
(248) 349-0720
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Michigan School of Psychology
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College | 12.4 mi away | 26811 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334-4512 |
2484761122100
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NORTHVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 212 WEST CADY STREET, NORTHVILLE, MI, 48167 |
(248) 349-3020
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MILFORD GM PROVING GROUND, MI US, located 7.8 miles from Lyon charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 14.7° | 22.8° | 2.06" | — |
| February | 34.0° | 15.1° | 24.5° | 1.91" | — |
| March | 44.7° | 23.7° | 34.2° | 2.16" | — |
| April | 57.6° | 34.9° | 46.3° | 3.07" | — |
| May | 69.6° | 46.0° | 57.8° | 3.66" | — |
| June | 78.4° | 55.8° | 67.1° | 3.58" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 59.6° | 71.0° | 3.20" | — |
| August | 80.1° | 58.4° | 69.3° | 3.32" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 51.0° | 62.2° | 3.51" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 40.0° | 50.4° | 2.88" | — |
| November | 47.2° | 29.5° | 38.3° | 2.64" | — |
| December | 35.5° | 20.8° | 28.1° | 2.10" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Wixom city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Novi city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Northville city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Milford village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Walled Lake city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612549820. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.