At a Glance
Median Income
$88,607
$34,611 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
Zillow: $560,909
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Byers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byers a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byers residents earn a median household income of $88,607 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,611. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,450 business establishments, including 1,471 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byers is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,909. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
13.3% of adults in Byers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byers has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,804
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,607
Per Capita$34,611
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$66,677M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,647
Housing
A
Home Value$400,000
Rent
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$560,909
Housing Units578
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,215 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Byers was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Denver International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.