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South Lyon, MI

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A family-friendly suburb just minutes from Detroit

Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Low Crime Family Friendly Parks Nature Outdoors Golf

South Lyon is a small suburban community located about 40 miles west of Downtown Detroit. Mainly a city of residential neighborhoods, South Lyon features a charming Downtown district at the corner of 10 Mile Road and Lafayette Street, home to numerous specialty shops, cafes, and the historic South Lyon Theater. The city’s most recognizable landmark is the iconic Queen Anne Depot, better known as the “Witch’s Hat” for its distinctive conical roof. This building now serves as a history museum, and is the namesake of the Witch’s Hat Brewery in town.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Lyon, MI is $1,066 for one bedroom, $1,395 for two bedrooms, and $2,159 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Lyon has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,066/month
740 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

William A Brummer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

506 Students

8
out of 10

Frank E Bartlett School

Public

Grades PK-5

474 Students

7
out of 10

Kent Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

509 Students

6
out of 10

Sayre Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

5
out of 10

Sharon J Hardy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

599 Students

Rating Unavailable

Millennium Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,039 Students

7
out of 10

Centennial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

865 Students

5
out of 10

South Lyon East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,174 Students

9
out of 10

South Lyon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,293 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Island Lake Recreation Area
  • Huron Meadows Metropark
  • Kensington Metropark
  • Lyon Oaks County Park
  • Maybury Riding Stable

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.