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Lyons, CO is a small town near Boulder with a population of just over 2,000 people. It's known for its outdoor activities, arts and culture, and local businesses. Rent for a two-bedroom in Lyons is about $400 more than the national average at $1,830. Grocery costs are also higher than the US average at 104 index points versus 100 in the US. The high cost of living in Lyons can be attributed to several well-known local businesses such as St Vrain Market which specializes in organic and locally sourced products, Oskar Blues Brewing which offers craft beers from their local brewery, and Stick & Stone Pizza which serves delicious wood fired pizzas from their restaurant in downtown Lyons.

Lyons has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lyons has seen the job market increase by 2.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 44.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lyons
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lyons is 3.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lyons is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Lyons
- The average income of a Lyons resident is $39,593 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lyons resident is $111,982 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLyons, ColoradoUnited States
  5.56
  -5.3%-6.2%
  44.6%33.5%
  3.7%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $51,502$37,638
  $111,982$69,021
  $128,125$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  10.7%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  10.2%11.0%
  2.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  4.3%1.9%
  1.6%4.7%
  2.6%1.9%
  16.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  13.3%9.3%
  15.9%14.0%
  3.3%2.1%
  0.5%7.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  1.9%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 14 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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