Byram Center, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

4.8 Excellent / 5.0
2,018 Population
$122,639 Median Income
$349,300 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature
38.9 yrs Median Age
46.9% Bachelor's Degree+
4.8
Overall
4.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.8
Education

People

Population2,018
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 79.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$122,639
Per Capita Income$55,437
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate1.3%
County GDP$74,395M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$349,300
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Depression19.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul30° / 75°
Rain45 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

4.8/5
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)37

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Work From Home13.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Byram Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$122,639
Home Value$349,300
Poverty Rate1.3%
Bachelor's Degree+46.9%
Unemployment4.1%
Avg Temperature52.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,018
Population Density706 per sq mi
Median Age38.9 years
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79.7% Black 2.8% Other 17.5%
White79.7%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races17.5%

Language

English Only82.9%
Spanish Speakers17.1%
English 82.9% Spanish 17.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.1%
Health Insurance97.2%

Income

63% above avg
Median Household Income$122,639
Per Capita Income$55,437
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,946
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate1.3%
Total Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,349
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Retail Stores1,639
Manufacturing496
Total Establishments18,002

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,349 Healthcare 1,822 Retail 1,639 Manufacturing 496

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$156,784
Avg Property Tax Paid$13,570

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.8 min
Work From Home13.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

24% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$349,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$477,000
Price Per Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied97.9%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedroom$2,132
3 Bedroom$2,658
4 Bedroom$3,005

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$13,570
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.88%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression19.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.2%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate4,240 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.4 / 10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,822
Restaurants (County)1,349

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)19

Temperature

30°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density706 per sq mi
Latitude40.9322°
Longitude-74.7126°
County FIPS34027

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Republican +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.9%
High School+97.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density706 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)19

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