Lyons
Solid value in a growing area
8 homes for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 5.5/10
Lyons Township is 23,608 acres of rural turf in Ionia County, the kind of place where you're not fighting traffic to get anywhere—because there isn't much traffic. Homes run around $312K, which buys you actual space and the kind of quiet that comes from being genuinely out there rather than just claiming to be. Ionia Public Schools serves the area, and when you need groceries, the nearest store is steps away, which is a small miracle in a township this size. A restaurant sits about two miles down the road if you don't feel like cooking, and Green View Point Park is just over a mile away for when you want to remember that Michigan has trees. Gerald R. Ford Airport is about an hour's drive if you're catching a flight, which is far enough away that you won't hear anything from it—you're simply living in farm country with the benefits of reasonable access to the wider region without the noise. The real appeal is straightforward: acreage, low overhead, and the kind of ground-level living that doesn't require you to justify yourself to anyone.
Why people love it here
$74K median household income
- $230K median · 15 sales in last 12mo
Explore Lyons
Same name, different focus — Lyons is also covered as:
- Lyons Village — village details
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Median home price in Lyons
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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15 homes sold in Lyons this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Ionia Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Muir Village Market
Green View Point Park
Playground at Ionia & Railroad St
Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail
Lyons Township District Library
Most of Lyons is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Lyons alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Lyons home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,397 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Lyons household earns $74,345 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $487,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,397/mo | $37,257 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,629/mo | $43,429 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,706/mo | $45,494 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$200K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Lyons, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Lyons Township
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Township rural wells; Village of Lyons within twp may have a small system.
Septic - individual
On-site septic in township.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressLyons-Muir Fire Department
Lyons/Muir FD (1 station) serves Lyons and Muir.
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lyons are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$74K
Home Value (Census)
$165K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Green View Point Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Lyons
- What do homes cost in Lyons?
- The median home value in Lyons is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lyons housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Lyons right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lyons?
- Lyons is served by Ionia Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is PewamoWestphalia Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Lyons walkable?
- Lyons scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
