At a Glance
Median Income
$74,103
$33,891 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
Zillow: $221,300
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
12.6% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byram residents earn a median household income of $74,103 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,891. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byram is $177,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,300. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Byram reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 958/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Byram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byram has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,847
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,103
Per Capita$33,891
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$1,318
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$221,300
Housing Units5,268
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property958/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Byram was founded in 2009.
The median home in Byram was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.