At a Glance
Median Income
$86,265
$36,103 per capita
Home Value
$230,100
Zillow: $259,980
Median Rent
$846/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byron residents earn a median household income of $86,265 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,103. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron is $230,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,980. Median rent is $846/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Byron reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,902/100K. The murder rate is 20.6/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,839
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density664/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,265
Per Capita$36,103
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,100
Rent$846
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$259,980
Housing Units2,162
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,902/100K
Murder20.6/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary535/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death13,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation489 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron was built in 2004.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.