Population
Marvin
6,542
Lyons
5,444
Median Income
Marvin
$250,001
Lyons
$243,958
Home Value
Marvin
$860,600
Lyons
$936,000
Rent
Marvin
N/A
Lyons
N/A
Crime Rate
Marvin
N/A
Lyons
N/A
Cost of Living
Marvin
324.6
Lyons
321.9
Avg Temp
Marvin
N/A
Lyons
N/A
Unemployment
Marvin
3.5%
Lyons
4.0%
How Similar Are Marvin & Lyons?
Lyons is Marvin's #4 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Marvin
6,542
Lyons
5,444
Marvin has a 17% larger population than Lyons.
Political Leaning
Marvin
62.1%
Lyons
41.8%
Marvin leans Republican while Lyons leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Marvin
3.5%
Lyons
4.0%
Lyons has a 11% higher unemployment than Marvin.
Median Income
Marvin
$250,001
Lyons
$243,958
Both cities have similar median income — just a 2% difference.
Home Values
Marvin
$860,600
Lyons
$936,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Marvin
48.0%
Lyons
45.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 6% difference.
Demographics
Marvin
68.6%
Lyons
71.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Marvin
324.6
Lyons
321.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Marvin and Lyons share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Marvin
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Lyons
Cost of Living & Affordability — Lyons leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMarvin has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,486 in Lyons (32% lower). Marvin has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $1,978 in Lyons (22% lower). Lyons scores 372.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 382.2 in Marvin.
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Housing Market — Marvin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarvin has a vacancy rate of 0.0% compared to 0.8% in Lyons. Marvin has a median property tax of $5,833 vs $10,001 in Lyons (42% lower). Marvin has a single-family homes of 98.8% compared to 90.1% in Lyons.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Marvin leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLyons has a poverty rate of 1.9% compared to 6.6% in Marvin. Marvin has a work from home of 39.4% compared to 24.3% in Lyons. Lyons has a per capita income of $128,434 vs $78,217 in Marvin (39% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMarvin has a bachelor's degree or higher of 48.0% compared to 45.2% in Lyons. Lyons has a high school diploma or higher of 54.7% compared to 51.2% in Marvin.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarvin has a population of 6,542, about 1.2x the size of Lyons (5,444). Marvin skews younger with a median age of 40.8 vs 47.8.
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Marvin
Lyons
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMarvin: 5 vs Lyons: 3 for with emergency services. Lyons: 3.0 vs Marvin: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Lyons leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLyons has a public transit of 9.0% compared to 0.5% in Marvin. Marvin has a work from home of 39.4% compared to 24.3% in Lyons. Lyons has a drive alone of 66.0% compared to 54.1% in Marvin.
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