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Byron Center, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,817 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$112,324 Median Income $46,534 per capita
$359,400 Home Value $445,916 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
387 Violent Crime/100K 2,035 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,324 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$359,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Byron Center, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,324
49% above
$46,534 per capita
Home Value
$359,400
27% above
Zillow: $445,916
Violent Crime
387/100K
2% above
2,035/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
37% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
149%
Home Value
127%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Byron 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

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 1.2% (67% 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 $445,916. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Byron Center reports 387 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,035/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population6,817
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,324
Per Capita$46,534
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$359,400
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$445,916
Housing Units2,360
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent387/100K
Property2,035/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.