At a Glance
Median Income
$32,214
$14,552 per capita
Home Value
$35,700
Zillow: $323,283
Median Rent
$312/mo
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
36.1% smoking rate
How Bylas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bylas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bylas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bylas residents earn a median household income of $32,214 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,552. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bylas is $35,700 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,283. Median rent is $312/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
2.3% of adults in Bylas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bylas has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population1,750
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$32,214
Per Capita$14,552
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,700
Rent$312
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$323,283
Housing Units563
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking36.1%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,627 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bylas was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.