At a Glance
Median Income
$92,444
$69,064 per capita
Home Value
$790,800
Zillow: $2,195,451
Median Rent
$2,392/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Byram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byram a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byram residents earn a median household income of $92,444 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,064. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byram is $790,800 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,195,451. Median rent is $2,392/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Byram reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 748/100K.
Education
57.0% of adults in Byram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byram has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,011
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density6,343/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,444
Per Capita$69,064
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
D
Home Value$790,800
Rent$2,392
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$2,195,451
Housing Units1,956
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property748/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Byram was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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