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

• Tiny toy police cruiser at South Lyon roundabout is actually slowing down real drivers, commuters say WXYZ 7 News Detroit · Oct 7
• Andrew Bengle Obituary | Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Services | South Lyon, MI Tribute Archive · Oct 10
• South Lyon, MI Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Oct 5
• Barbara Ann Corcoran Obituary (2026) - South Lyon, MI - Borek Jennings Funeral Homes-Hamburg Chapel - Brighton Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• South Lyon vs Berkley - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/08/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Michigan headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 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
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• 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

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of South Lyon

🏘️ Nearby Communities