Moving to Lyons, Colorado: Your 2026 Relocation Guide
This guide covers what newcomers ask us most about moving to Lyons: setting up utilities, Colorado's license and registration deadlines, schools, neighborhoods, getting around and what to watch for. If anything here raises a question, call or text Matthew Starr at 720-432-8695.
Download the PDF with the move checklist, neighborhood guide and tips to print and keep.
Download the Lyons Relocation Guide (PDF)Lyons at a Glance
Lyons is a small foothills town where the North and South St. Vrain creeks meet. Known as the Double Gateway to the Rockies, it sits at the junction of two canyon highways to Estes Park.
Your First 90 Days: The Lyons Move Checklist
| When | Task | Where to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Before move-in | Start Town electric, water, stormwater and sewer (one bill, inside town limits) | Town of Lyons Utility Billing |
| Before move-in | Mountain homes outside town | Often use wells, septic and propane. Plan inspections and confirm providers for the address. |
| First week | Set up trash | Check with the Town or choose a private hauler |
| Within 30 days | Transfer your driver license | A Colorado state DMV office (county offices do not issue licenses) |
| Within 90 days | Title and register your vehicles | Boulder County Motor Vehicle: offices in Boulder (1750 33rd St.), Longmont (529 Coffman St.) and Lafayette (1755 S. Public Rd.). Appointments required; open Monday to Thursday, closed Fridays. |
| Before registering | Emissions test first if your vehicle is more than 7 model years old (this county is in the program area) | An Air Care Colorado station |
| Any time | Enroll your kids in school | St. Vrain Valley Schools |
| Any time | Register to vote at your new address | GoVoteColorado.gov |
Providers can change at the edge of town or between subdivisions. We'll confirm them for any address you're considering.
Where to Live in Lyons
As of October 21, 2026, the average list price for Lyons-address homes on our site was about $946,000.
| If you want... | Look at |
|---|---|
| Mountain living | Pinewood Springs, often $450,000s to $700,000s |
| In town | Lyons Valley Park and the historic core, about $800,000 to $1.3 million |
| Larger homes | Steamboat Valley, Stone Canyon and along the river, $1.5 million and up |
Prices change daily and are not a guarantee of value. See current listings on our Lyons homes for sale page.
Schools
St. Vrain Valley Schools. New families register online any time of year, then finish enrollment with the school. Every elementary school offers free full-day kindergarten (children must turn 5 by October 1). To attend a school other than your neighborhood school, apply through open enrollment.
Lyons has an elementary school and Lyons Middle Senior High School.
School assignments depend on the exact address. Confirm boundaries with the district before you buy.
Getting Around
- By car: US 36 and Highway 7 west to Estes Park; US 36 south to Boulder; Highway 66 east to Longmont.
- Transit: limited, so most residents drive.
Healthcare
The nearest full-service hospitals are in Longmont.
What It Costs to Live Here
- Property taxes: they depend on the address, school district and any metro district. Look up the actual tax bill for every home you consider.
- Sales tax: the state rate is 2.9%, and the city, county and special districts add their own, so the total varies by address.
- Insurance and radon: hail drives Colorado home insurance costs, and nearly half of Colorado homes test above the EPA radon action level. Get quotes and test during your inspection period.
Good to know: Lyons was hit hard by the 2013 flood. Ask about floodplain status on river properties, and wildfire mitigation and insurance on foothills homes.
Read the full breakdown in The True Cost of Owning a Home in Colorado.
Things to Do Once You're Here
- Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch open space
- Planet Bluegrass: RockyGrass and the Folks Festival
- Sandstone Park summer concerts
For the honest trade-offs, read Pros and Cons of Living in Lyons.
Relocating for Work?
If your employer offers REAL Assistance, you may qualify for free relocation support and member benefits. Either way, we can help you narrow neighborhoods by video call, tour homes live or by video, and connect you with local lenders and inspectors.
Get a Free Relocation Consultation Search Lyons Homes Free Buyer's GuideFrequently Asked Questions About Moving to Lyons
Who provides utilities in Lyons?
Inside town limits, the Town of Lyons provides electric, water, stormwater and sewer on one bill.
What school district serves Lyons?
St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Updated October 2026. Sources: local town and city websites, county motor vehicle offices, the Colorado DMV, school districts, RTD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Market figures from MLS listings as of October 21, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice; confirm details with the agency involved.
Header photo: downtown Lyons by Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
