South Lyon, Michigan

About South Lyon

South Lyon, MI is a close-knit town located in southeastern Michigan with an estimated population of 12,219.

Officially, South Lyon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.74 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,267 residents per square mile.

📰 South Lyon News Today

• 58180 Jonagold Ln, Lyon Township, MI 48165 Realtor.com · Aug 18
• Neoma Geraldine Goodman Obituary (2026) - South Lyon, MI - Frazer Cremations & Funerals - South Lyon Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Ethel Nemeth Obituary (1933 - 2026) - South Lyon, MI - MLive.com MLive.com · Aug 13
• South Lyon Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• A multi-jurisdictional car chase got this South Lyon man arraigned on multiple felony charges ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Jul 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes South Lyon Unique

• The only place in America named South Lyon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,219.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Lyon

• Jonna's Bar & Grill — sandwich
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Suzi's Bar and Grill — american
• The Corner Social (café)
• Biggby Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Java House (café)
• Jets Pizza — pizza
• Leo's Coney Island
• Lucas Coney Island
• Neetu's Kitchen — indian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Witch's Hat Depot Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Lyon

• Anthony and Rose Shatter Family Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Creekshead Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Andover Park reviews ★
• Coleman Park reviews ★
• Columbia Park reviews ★
• Island Lake State Recreation Area reviews ★
• James F. Atchison Park reviews ★
• Lyon Township Park reviews ★
• Martindale Meadows Park reviews ★
• McHattie Park reviews ★
• Paul F. Baker Memorial Park reviews ★
• Volunteer Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South Lyon

• Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
• Centennial Middle School
• Frank E Bartlett School
• Kent Lake Elementary School
• Millennium Middle School
• SPECIAL EDUCATION
• Sayre Elementary School
• Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
• South Lyon East High School
• South Lyon High School
• William A Brummer Elementary School
• William A Pearson Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of South Lyon

🏘️ Nearby Communities