Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Lyons, NY
$119,950Median listing price
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About Lyons
Lyons (town) is the Wayne County seat, where the Erie Canal meets the Clyde River — a canal-junction town whose village dissolved in 2012, leaving town-wide government. Housing is small-town stock: Victorian and colonial homes near the former village center, modest ranches and rural properties beyond.
Home prices in Lyons
The median listing price in Lyons is $119,950.
Top places in Lyons
- Erie Canal junction with the Clyde River
- Dipper Dredge No. 3 (preserved canal dredge)
- Historic downtown and the Wayne County courthouse
- Canal locks and towpath
- Peppermint-era historic buildings
- Nearby Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Commuting from Lyons
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~50 minutes (about 48 miles; distance-cities cites ~50 minutes, read September 24, 2026).
Lyons FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lyons, NY?
The median listing price in Lyons is $119,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lyons, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~50 minutes (about 48 miles; distance-cities cites ~50 minutes, read September 24, 2026).
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Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.