At a Glance
Median Income
$92,813
$32,038 per capita
Home Value
$862,200
Zillow: $868,997
Median Rent
$2,488/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
2,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Byron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byron a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byron residents earn a median household income of $92,813 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,038. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,474 business establishments, including 2,228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron is $862,200 , 206% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $868,997. Median rent is $2,488/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Byron reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,239/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,876
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,813
Per Capita$32,038
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$96,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,658
Housing
F
Home Value$862,200
Rent$2,488
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$868,997
Housing Units549
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property2,239/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 67%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.
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