Housing snapshot
The South Lyon market
- $319,098
Median sale price
Redfin, as of Sep 2026. Three months ending Sep 2026 - Jun 2025May 2026
12 month median sale price
Redfin Data Center, city market tracker, all residential, monthly, as of May 2026 - 40 days
Median days on market
Redfin, as of Sep 2026. Three months ending Sep 2026 - 3.8
Months of supply
Redfin Data Center, as of May 2026. Month of May 2026 - 81.2%
Owner occupied homes
Census ACS 5 year, table B25003, as of 2020 to 2024 - 1991
Median year built
Census ACS 5 year, table B25035, as of 2020 to 2024 - $294,600
Median owner home value
Census ACS 5 year, table B25077, as of 2020 to 2024
Community
Living in South Lyon
Population
11,950Census ACS 5 year, table B01003, as of 2020 to 2024County
Oakland CountyCommute
About 36 miles to downtown DetroitMean travel time to work: 31.7 minWikipedia, South Lyon, Michigan; Census ACS 5 year, table S0801, as of 2020 to 2024School districts
South Lyon Community SchoolsSouth Lyon Community SchoolsParks, lakes and trails
McHattie ParkCity of South LyonNotable spots
Witch's Hat Depot MuseumLittle Village ChapelCity of South LyonMedian age
41.8Census ACS 5 year, table B01002, as of 2020 to 2024
Buying here
Good to know
A depot downtown
The Witch's Hat Depot Museum sits in McHattie Park.
City or township
South Lyon city and Lyon Township are separate. Check the municipality for each address.
Homes take a bit longer
Redfin's days on market for South Lyon has been longer than many nearby cities.
Is South Lyon a city?
Yes. The City of South Lyon is in Oakland County. Lyon Township surrounds much of it.
What school district covers South Lyon?
South Lyon Community Schools.
Can I buy new construction near South Lyon?
Yes. Builder contracts have their own timelines, so talk with Greg early.
What is in McHattie Park?
The Witch's Hat Depot Museum, Little Village Chapel and a Victorian gazebo.
Loan options
Home loans in South Lyon
Market and Census figures are public data shown with their source and date. They describe the area, not any one home. General information, not a commitment to lend.