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Population
312
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,787 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$45,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$682/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,143
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lyon Mountain

Set in the northern Adirondacks at the base of its namesake peak, Lyon Mountain is a small, quiet community of around 400 residents. The area is best known for its rugged history as an iron mining hub, having once produced the high-grade ore used to build the Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges. Today, life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking for mountain scenery, tight-knit neighbors, and quick access to hiking trails and snowmobile routes.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.5ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.0rating

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