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Lyons, Colorado

town · Boulder County

At a glance

1,838
Population
$845,400
Median home value (all homes)
179% above U.S. median
$764,277
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,981/mo
Median rent
47% above U.S. median
$122,837
Median household income
56% above U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
54.93%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing196% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates99.8%
College graduates75.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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