Apartments for rent in Lyons, IN

Lyons is a small town in Indiana with a population of slightly less than 1,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (26%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Indiana. Only 31% of residents rent in Lyons, as most own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $746 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Lyons will save around $1000 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Lyons has a high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 6% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Lyons residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in construction, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of almost $49,000, Lyons workers earn about $14,000 less than the average Indiana resident. Lyons's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Lyons residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes, quicker than the Indiana average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (31%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used much. Relatively few workers (4%) commute on foot, though the number is greater than the national average.