Living in South Lyon
With its historic downtown area, excellent school system and convenient location, South Lyon is one of Oakland County?s most popular communities.

The city has a population of 11,327 and is just 3.5 square miles in size. Situated close to several major highways, South Lyon provides residents with a combination of small-town charm and suburban accessibility. The city?s neighborhoods are some of the safest in southeastern Michigan, while students attend the highly ranked South Lyon School District.

The community boasts more than 200 acres of parkland, including McHattie Park, Volunteer Park, and the Huron Valley Rail Trail. McHattie Park hosts free summer concerts and other community events, and is home to the Witch?s Hat Depot Museum and Historic Village, which features buildings dating back to the early 20th century. South Lyon is also known for its annual Pumpkinfest event, an outdoor fall festival with rides, games, parades, a pumpkin contest and a craft fair.

Working in South Lyon
Residents commuting outside of South Lyon can take advantage of the city?s proximity to US-23, M-14 and I-96. Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan are just 19 miles away, downtown Detroit is 42 miles away and Lansing is 58 miles away.

Top employers within South Lyon include the South Lyon School District, Michigan Seamless Tube and Sun Steel Treating.