South Lyon, Michigan · ZIP 48178

South Lyon — ZIP 48178

South Lyon (48178) scores 84/100 — Good for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $479K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency62%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$479K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$479K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,833

Violent Crime

2,384

Property Crime

10,449

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oakland County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
William A Pearson Elementary	KG–05	576	64%	66%
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School	KG–05	570	64%	67%
Kent Lake Elementary School	KG–05	518	56%	61%
Millennium Middle School	06–08	1,049	55%	64%
Sayre Elementary School	KG–05	450	52%	59%
South Lyon High School	09–12	1,245	50%	67%
William A Brummer Elementary School	KG–05	469	50%	61%
South Lyon East High School	09–12	1,174	44%	69%
Centennial Middle School	06–08	898	41%	53%
Frank E Bartlett School	PK–05	483	41%	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

37,303

Median Income

$132K

Homeownership

91%

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48178 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48178 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48178 is approximately $479K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48178 in South Lyon has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.