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Lyons, GA

Lyons, GA.

Population: 11,704 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lyons, GA is $159,118 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,500 after a median 30 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,118

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$159,118
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+107.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$159,118
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$202,500
Median list price
$236,500
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+390.9%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$825/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$829/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,317/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Toombs Central Elementary School, Toombs County High School, Toombs County Middle School, Lyons Primary School, Lyons Upper Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,373

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
APPLING HEALTHCARE, EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-16 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$972
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
50.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,363
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LyonsState medianUS median
Typical home value$159,118$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$202,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market30 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$972$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lyons, GA?
$159,118.
What is the median sale price in Lyons, GA?
$202,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lyons, GA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Lyons, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lyons, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Lyons, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lyons, GA. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lyons, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lyons, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lyons, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lyons, GA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lyons, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lyons, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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