South Lyon Apartments and Rentals

Located at a crossroads between Interstates 96 and 23 near the big cities of Detroit and Lansing, South Lyon is one of Michigan's finest communities. With its center business district between Ten Mile Road and Potomac Trail, small-town living and easy access to many major highways, South Lyon apartments for rent are very popular with growing families and commuters. Known for its excellent schools, warm and welcoming community, and historic and charming downtown area, many residents enjoy their way of life here. According to information from City-Data, the town of South Lyon has seen a near 13 percent jump in population from 2000 to 2010, indicating that this is a town that many Michigan residents are anxious to be a part of.

South Lyon was founded in 1832, originally called Thompson's Corners. Eventually the city changed its name to Lyon after a member of the state legislature, Lucius Lyon. The city remained agricultural until the late 1800s when two railroads - the Detroit, Lansing and Northern Line and the Ann Arbor Railroad - came into the area, expanding the city's residential and commercial growth. Although the railroads may have come and gone, the city has turned the rails into community biking trails so residents can make use of this former relic. Today, South Lyon remains one of the most affordable places in Michigan to live. According to City-Data, the cost of living in the area is more than 10 points below the nation's average, making South Lyon a very affordable place to live, work and play.

One of the biggest attractions in the area each year is Pumpkinfest, a fall event that features a craft market tent, children's activities, a variety of food and beverage vendors, and plenty of live musical entertainment in the city's historic downtown.

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