Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Byers is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,804. Residents earn $88,607 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Byers receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Byers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Byers is $88,607, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Byers is $400,000, 42% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Byers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches, including 42.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,607 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,611 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,647 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,584 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26,450 |
| County GDP | $66,677M |
| Restaurants | 1,471 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 1,839 |
| Manufacturing | 399 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,339 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.33% |
| Commute Time | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $552,936 |
| Median List Price | $407,500 |
| Median List Price | $407,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,339 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.33% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,895/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.3 inches |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,215 ft (1,590 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7094°N, 104.2128°W |
| County FIPS | 08005 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Restaurants | 1,471 |
| Retail Stores | 1,839 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 58 |
| Avg Commute | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |