At a Glance
Median Income
$122,639
$55,437 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
Zillow: $431,199
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Byram Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byram Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byram Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byram Center residents earn a median household income of $122,639 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,437. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byram Center is $349,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,199. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Byram Center reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,171/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Byram Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byram Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,018
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,639
Per Capita$55,437
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$349,300
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$431,199
Housing Units713
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,171/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation734 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Byram Center was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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