At a Glance
Median Income
$112,324
$46,534 per capita
Home Value
$359,400
Zillow: $460,750
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.8% smoking rate
How Byron Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byron Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byron Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byron Center residents earn a median household income of $112,324 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,534. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron Center is $359,400 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,750. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
46.3% of adults in Byron Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,817
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,324
Per Capita$46,534
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$359,400
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$460,750
Housing Units2,360
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation735 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron Center was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.