Lyons township, Illinois
Lyons township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lyons township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 112,345. The land area covers 36.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 112,345 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 42,899 | ±857 | 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 | 45,461 | ±915 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 42,899 | ±857 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,562 | ±388 |
| Median Home Value | $363,900 | ±$11,013 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,282 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,619 | ±$3,820 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,520 | ±$2,637 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,456 | ±1,408 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 54,022 | ±1,289 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.5% | ±1.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF LYONS
GUS Population: 112,291 (2024)
ID: 162821
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
6404 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE IL 60525
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lyons | PK-05 | Lyons, IL | |
| Regular School Lyons | KG-05 | Lyons, IL | |
| Regular School Lyons | 06-08 | Lyons, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Palos Heights, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Riverside, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Romeoville, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Burbank, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 03-08 | Blue Island, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | South Holland, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chicago, IL |
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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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 7350 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL, 60455 |
6305283330
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HODGKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 6500 WENZ AVENUE, HODGKINS, IL, 60525 |
(708) 579-1844
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ETI School of Skilled Trades
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 500 Joliet Road, Suite#100, Willowbrook, IL, 60527 |
8888307678
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JUSTICE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 7641 SOUTH OAK GROVE AVENUE, JUSTICE, IL, 60458 |
(708) 496-1790
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Hair Professionals Career College
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College Vocational | 5.4 mi away | 10321 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL, 60465 |
7084301755
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BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 7816 WEST 65TH PLACE, BEDFORD PARK, IL, 60501 |
(708) 458-6826
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Moraine Valley Community College
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College | 5.7 mi away | 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL, 60465-0937 |
7089744300
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MCCOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 8419 WEST 50TH STREET, MCCOOK, IL, 60525 |
(708) 442-1242
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Morton College
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College | 6.1 mi away | 3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804-4398 |
7086568000
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SUMMIT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 6233 SOUTH ARCHER ROAD, SUMMIT, IL, 60501 |
(708) 458-1545
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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 LITTLE RED SCHOOL HSE, IL US, located 4.6 miles from Lyons township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 14.7° | 23.9° | 2.30" | — |
| February | 36.9° | 17.6° | 27.3° | 2.00" | — |
| March | 48.6° | 27.9° | 38.3° | 2.50" | — |
| April | 62.0° | 39.2° | 50.6° | 4.14" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 49.6° | 61.5° | 4.98" | — |
| June | 84.1° | 59.8° | 72.0° | 4.65" | — |
| July | 89.5° | 64.1° | 76.8° | 4.10" | — |
| August | 86.7° | 63.4° | 75.1° | 4.46" | — |
| September | 79.8° | 55.0° | 67.4° | 3.45" | — |
| October | 65.2° | 42.5° | 53.9° | 3.68" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 31.2° | 40.5° | 2.73" | — |
| December | 38.2° | 21.1° | 29.7° | 2.40" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgkins village | Village | 0.6 mi | — |
| Countryside city | City | 0.8 mi | — |
| McCook village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Indian Head Park village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Justice village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| La Grange village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703145447. • 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.