Byron, MI

Michigan · Livingston County · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro

Byron is a small town in Michigan with a population of 654. Residents earn $64,135 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

654 Population 921/sq mi density

$64,135 Median Income $28,731 per capita

$177,500 Home Value $283,010 Zillow

$950 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

210 Violent Crime/100K 1,437 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$64,135 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$177,500 home value, $950/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

210 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $64,135

15% lower than US avg

Home Value $177,500

37% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 210/100K

45% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.2%

52% lower than US avg

Median Rent $950

18% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.4%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.4%

73% lower than US avg

How Byron Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population654

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density921/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income$64,135

Per Capita$28,731

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty3.4%

County GDP$10,122M

Commute37 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$177,500

Rent$950

Ownership82.5%

Zillow$283,010

Housing Units253

Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

Violent210/100K

Property1,437/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking15.8%

Depression29.9%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain34.5 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation836 ft (255 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.2%

High School+90.5%

Graduate+5.3%

School Score6.25

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%

Commute37 min

Broadband90.0%

EV Stations3

Libraries6

Is Byron a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Byron receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Byron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Byron is $64,135, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Byron is $177,500, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Byron is below the national average at 210 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,437 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Byron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Byron has a population of 654 with a density of 921 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 2.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.3% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

654

Total Population

921

People / sq mi

38.0yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Byron vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.3%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.7%

87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Byron vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Byron is $64,135, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,731 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 10.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Byron vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$64,135
	15% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,731
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,096
IRS Avg AGI	$97,834
Gini Index	0.410 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.4%
	73% below US avg
Establishments (County)	4,784
County GDP	$10,122M

Business (County)

Restaurants	314
Healthcare	442
Retail	550
Manufacturing	247

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,924
	69% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.7 min
Drive Alone	78.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Byron is $177,500, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $283,010, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 253 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1958. The average annual property tax is $5,924 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$177,500
	37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$283,010

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$950
	18% below US avg
Rent Burden	27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	82.5%
Owner-Occupied	82.5%
Renter-Occupied	17.5%
Housing Units	253
Median Year Built	1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,924
	69% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.34%

In Byron, 37.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 31.1% have high blood pressure. 15.8% are current smokers. 18.5% report binge drinking. 23.1% are physically inactive. 29.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 6.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,031. The dentist ratio is 1:1,595. 87.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Byron vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.4%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.1%
Asthma	11.9%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.8%
	13% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	23.1%
Depression	29.9%
Mental Distress	20.2%
Physical Distress	13.6%
Short Sleep	35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.5%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,031
Dentists	1:1,595
Mental Health	1:412
Checkup Rate	77.9%
Dental Visits	73.2%
Premature Death	5,584/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.9/10
Exercise Access	87.1%
Healthcare Facilities	442

Byron has a violent crime rate of 210 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,437 per 100,000, 27% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Byron receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Byron vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	209.5/100K
	45% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,436.7/100K
	27% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	19
Traffic Accidents	103
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Byron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 836 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	836 ft (255 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	921/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8207°N, 83.9499°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Livingston County County
Nearest Airport	Bishop International (FNT) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	94.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	138 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	53 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	110 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	117 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	145 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	149 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	146 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	148 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	147 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	128 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	103 km
May 23, 2022	2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada	M2.5	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 149 fatalities, 1,729 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	32 km	116
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	98 km	1
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	55 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	70 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	57 km	1
May 8, 1964	EF4	93 km	11
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	38 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	87 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	30 km	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	73 km	0
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	47 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	76 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	43 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	48 km	1
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	59 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	92 km	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	55 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	29 km	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	84 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	92 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1952	LAKE HURON, MI	Avalanche	1.5 m	-	130 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.2 in

Byron has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Byron is located in Livingston County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.3% of the vote, a 24-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 442 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%

D 37.4%

Winner: Republican by 24 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	19
Traffic Accidents	103
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.2%
	52% below US avg
High School+	90.5%
Graduate Degree+	5.3%
School Test Score	6.25

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	921/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi
County	Livingston County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.0%
Avg Download Speed	136.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	442
Restaurants	314
Retail Stores	550

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.7 min
Drive Alone	78.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.0%

Average costs for common services in Byron. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144-$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192-$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96-$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770-$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72-$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144-$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48-$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144-$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385-$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96-$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58-$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48-$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144-$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848-$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385-$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291-$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481-$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810-$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924-$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770-$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192-$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962-$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29-$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72-$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48-$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89-$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41-$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41-$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89-$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85-$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58-$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77-$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29-$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48-$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72-$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154-$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29-$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14-$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577-$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481-$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192-$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24-$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385-$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810-$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29-$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48-$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29-$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144-$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96-$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$938
Toddler	$938
Preschool	$754
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$963
Toddler	$984
Preschool	$984

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Livingston County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	9,756	267	$74,038	1.84
Retail Trade	8,298	462	$43,841	1.29
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,974	547	$48,588	0.86
Accommodation & Food Services	7,462	292	$23,442	1.27
Professional & Technical Services	4,832	546	$65,020	1.08
Construction	4,536	681	$78,008	1.34
Wholesale Trade	2,689	251	$101,905	1.06
Other Services	2,157	446	$45,157	1.11
Administrative & Waste Services	2,149	296	$54,887	0.57
Finance & Insurance	1,558	256	$85,811	0.60
Arts & Entertainment	1,112	78	$21,401	1.03
Real Estate	959	183	$48,681	0.96
Management of Companies	567	21	$66,250	0.52
Information & Technology	415	62	$58,617	0.34
Unclassified	410	100	$46,384	4.57
Agriculture & Forestry	390	42	$50,365	0.75
Educational Services	379	44	$38,004	0.28
Mining & Oil/Gas	27	4	$70,106	0.11

Schools in Byron

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Byron Area Elementary School	Elementary	314	15	20.9:1
Byron Area High School	High	236	11	21.5:1
Byron Area Middle School	Middle	124	9	13.8:1

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Radio Stations near Byron

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Z92.7 WDZZ	urban contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps

National Parks Near Byron

108 national parks and monuments found near Byron.

Park	Type	Fee
Aboriginal		Free
AKO Park		Free
AKO Park		Free
Alexander Park		Free
Beacon Park		Free
Belanger Park		Free
Bellewood Park		Free
Bloomer State Park	State Park	Free
Boyer Playfield		Free
Bradley Playground		Free
Bruce Park		Free
Cadillac Square Park		Free
Campus Martius Park		Free
Central Park		Free
Circle Park		Free
Clark Park		Free
Clay Park		Free
Coletta Park		Free
Community Park		Free
Coventry Gardens Park		Free
Curry Park		Free
Dequindre Cut Greenway		Free
Devonshire Park		Free
Dodge #4 State Park	State Park	Free
Dolores Benett Park		Free
Erma Henderson Park		Free
Ernest Atkinson Park		Free
Ewald Playground		Free
Factoria Park		Free
Farrow Riverside Miracle Park		Free
Fort Wayne		Free
Fountain Bleau		Free
Gabriel Richard Park		Free
Gary Dugall Park		Free
George Street Park		Free
Gil Maure Park		Free
Girardot		Free
Harmonie Park		Free
Hart Plaza		Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Heritage Park		Free
Homesite Park		Free
Intersection Park		Free
Jackson Park		Free
Kinsmen Norman Road Park		Free
Labadie Park		Free
Lafayette Greens		Free
Lafayette Plaisance Park		Free
Lanspeary Park		Free
LaSalle Park		Free
Malden Park		Free
Maple Park		Free
Mark Park		Free
Matthew Rodzik Park		Free
Maurice Belanger Park		Free
Maybury State Park	State Park	Free
McDonald Park		Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Mic Mac Park		Free
Mike Milligan Park		Free
Mitchell Park		Free
Mt. Elliot Park		Free
Muliett Park		Free
Murphy Playlot		Free
New Center Park		Free
North Talbot Park		Free
North Tilston		Free
Oak Elm Park		Free
Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve		Free
Optimist Memorial Park		Free
Pallister Park		Free
Partington Park		Free
Patrick Maguire		Free
Patton Park		Free
Perrien Park		Free
Plymouth Park		Free
Pykes Park		Free
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park		Free
Realtor Park		Free
Remington Booster Park		Free
River Bend Township Park	State Park	Free
River Raisin National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Riverfront Garden Rooms		Free
Robert Park		Free
Roseland Park		Free
Sanilac Petroglyphs State Park	State Park	Free
Scarcyny Park & Garden		Free
Scripps Park		Free
Seven Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Shawnee		Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Somme Park		Free
South Merritt		Free
South Tilston		Free
Southdale Park		Free
Stanton Park		Free
Sterling State Park	State Park	Free
Stodgell Park		Free
Straith Park		Free
Thompson Park		Free
Tolan Park		Free
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor	State Park	Free
Turtle Club Park		Free
Veterans Memorial Park		Free
Vince Marcotte Park		Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Weiss Playground		Free
Westcott Park		Free

Historical Trends - Byron

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	563	$31,750
2015	558	$49,375
2017	557	$42,750
2019	551	$59,375
2021	525	$69,625
2023	530	$64,135

Museums in Byron

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HUMANITIES ART CENTER AND GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$63,501,022
FOWLERVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM	8800 WEST GRAND RIVER	5172238186	$479,627
FLINT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM			$437,489
DURAND UNION STATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	200 RAILROAD ST	9892883561	$90,887
CRISP POINT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9067481541	$46,226
MARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DETROIT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5175465241	$29,966
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	224 CURWOOD CASTLE DR	9897250597	$11,442
4TH BATTALION OF ARTILLERY- CONTINENTAL AND ROYAL A HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	209 NORTH NORTON STREET
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY PALIS INSTITUTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CORUNNA HISTORICAL VILLAGE OF SHIAWASSEE COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEVRIES NATURE CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2635 NORTH M-52	9897233365
FENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	67 WASHINGTON STREET	7166646256
FLINT FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FLUSHING AREA MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8104870814
GRAND TRUNK WESTERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	200 RAILROAD STREET
HARTLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3503 AVON	8102297621
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BANCROFT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOWELL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	128 WETMORE ST	5175486876
LINDEN MILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1515 W ROLSTON RD
LIVINGSTON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN STATE TRUST FOR RAILWAY PRESER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9897259464
MOVIE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9897257621
PRESERVATION OWOSSO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SWARTZ CREEK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Byron

Name	Address	Annual Visits
GENESEE DISTRICT LIBRARY	G-4195 WEST PASADENA AVENUE	1,263,884
HOWELL CARNEGIE DISTRICT LIBRARY	314 WEST GRAND RIVER AVENUE	197,738
CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY	3688 NORTH HARTLAND ROAD	193,832
COMMUNITY DISTRICT LIBRARY	210 EAST CORUNNA AVENUE	119,901
SHIAWASSEE DISTRICT LIBRARY	502 WEST MAIN STREET	104,035
FOWLERVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY	131 MILL STREET	66,003
VERNON DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MAIN STREET	4,016

Farmers Markets in Byron

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Downtown Owosso Farmers Market	Exchange Street in Downtown
Durand Union Station Farmers Market	Corner of Hagle & Main Street
Fenton Farmers Market	150 S. Leroy Street			Visit
Hartland Farmer's Market	9525 E Highland Road	May to October	Sat:9:00 am - 1:00 pm;
Howell Farmers Market	State Street			Visit
Howell Farmers Market	123 E. Washington St.			Visit
Linden Farmers Market	N. Main Street			Visit
Original Farmers Market	1400 E. Main ST. Owosso East Mall	05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Owosso Artisan Market	Washington & Main			Visit
Owosso Farmers Market	191 N. Water St.			Visit
Vernon Farmers Market	On Church Street			Visit

Restaurants in Byron

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Matador's Pizza

Gas Stations in Byron

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marathon

Valero

Golf Courses in Byron

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Willowbrook Golf Club

Breweries in Byron

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
B J's Bar & Grill	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Taverns,	334 Main St	5176253890
Block Brewing Co	Civic Clubs & Organizations, Bars & Pubs, Pubs, Breweries	1140 S Michigan Ave
Block Brewing Company	Brewery, Restaurant, and Beer Garden	1410 S Michigan	5175400300	Visit
Eternity Brewing	Food & Drink, Breweries	4060 E Grand River Ave	5172954904
Fenton Winery & Brewery Taproom	Brewery	1470 N Long Lake Rd
Mainstreet Brew Shoppe	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Wineries Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	307 E Grand River Ave
Michigan Brewing Co	Webberville, MI, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Webberville Brewers	1093 Highview Dr	5175213600
Redwood Steakhouse Brewery and Grill	American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery	5304 Gateway Ctr	8102338000	Visit

Cell Towers in Byron

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
9674 Stelzer Rd (27670)	GTOWER	93
9674 Stelzer Rd (27670)	GTOWER	93
7473 EAST VAN RIPER ROAD (54285)	LTOWER	88
7473 EAST VAN RIPER ROAD (54285)	LTOWER	88
2900 E HIBBARD RD (61903)	LTOWER	88
2900 E HIBBARD RD (61903)	LTOWER	88
7071 South State Road	TOWER	82
7071 South State Road	TOWER	82
3647 WHEELER ROAD (13624)	MTOWER	79
3647 WHEELER ROAD (13624)	MTOWER	79
5716 HIGHLAND RD EAST	TOWER	73
5716 HIGHLAND RD EAST	TOWER	73
6356 SMITH RD	TOWER	67
6356 SMITH RD	TOWER	67
201 S FENWAY DR	TOWER	63
201 S FENWAY DR	TOWER	63
809 MIDDLETON ROAD	TOWER	61
1751 SOUTH GREGORY ROAD (27667)	MTOWER	61
809 MIDDLETON ROAD	TOWER	61
1751 SOUTH GREGORY ROAD (27667)	MTOWER	61
15168 NORTH RD (61900)	MTOWER	56
15168 NORTH RD (61900)	MTOWER	56
7201 SILVER LAKE (98428)	MTOWER	56
7201 SILVER LAKE (98428)	MTOWER	56

Fire Stations in Byron

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Burns Township Fire Department	10355 Bath RD	Volunteer			810-266-6220

Bridges in Byron

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	50	3,156	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	50	3,156	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	74	3,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1985	140	2,500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	101	2,452	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	90	2,156	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	139	2,055	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1924	45	1,618	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1900	30	733	F
Slab	Concrete	1922	21	600	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1975	120	360	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1947	45	249	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1947	35	249	F
Culvert	Steel	1953	20	193	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2010	77	115	G
Culvert	Steel	1953	21	106	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1994	32	84	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1958	40	84	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1941	38	70	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	90	63	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1996	31	54	G

Amtrak Stations in Byron

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Durand, MI	200 South Railroad Street	TRAIN
Owosso, MI	109 Comstock Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Byron

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
DELPHI FLINT WEST	300 N. CHEVROLET AVE.	GENESEE
GENERAL MOTORS LLC FLINT ASSEMBLY	G-3100 VAN SLYKE RD	GENESEE
GENERAL MOTORS LLC FLINT ASSEMBLY	G-3100 VAN SLYKE RD	GENESEE
TRANSTAR AUTOBODY TECHNOLOGIES	2040 HEISERMAN DRIVE	LIVINGSTON

Airports Near Byron

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	DTW	Large Airport
Bishop International Airport	FNT	Medium Airport
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
MBS International Airport	MBS	Medium Airport
Oakland County International Airport	PTK	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Alkay Airport	-	Small Airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport	ARB	Small Airport
Archer Memorial Field	-	Small Airport
Barnstormers 5 Airport	-	Small Airport
Bauer Field	-	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	-	Small Airport
Brighton Airport	-	Small Airport
Cackleberry Airport	-	Small Airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport	-	Small Airport
Carl's Airport	-	Small Airport
Carriage Lane Airport	-	Small Airport
Cedarville Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine East Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine West Airport	-	Small Airport
Crompton's Private Strip	-	Small Airport
Dalton Airport	-	Small Airport
Dennis Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Dupont-Lapeer Airport	-	Small Airport
Earl's Spray Services Airport	-	Small Airport
Ed Schulte's Place STOLport	-	Small Airport
Ernie's Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport	-	Small Airport
Glowacki Airport	-	Small Airport
Gooding Airport	-	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	-	Small Airport
Grass Roots STOLport	-	Small Airport
Gratiot Community Airport	AMN	Small Airport
Haigh Airport	-	Small Airport
Handleman Sky Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Howard Airfield	-	Small Airport
Howard Nixon Memorial Airport	-	Small Airport
James Clements Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Jensen Field	-	Small Airport
John's Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	-	Small Airport
Letts Field	-	Small Airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport	-	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	-	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airpark	-	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airport	-	Small Airport
Markham Airport	-	Small Airport
Mason Jewett Field	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Byron

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Owosso Police Department	202 South Water Street

Grocery Stores in Byron

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Beards Store	Convenience Store	11289 Silver Lake Rd
Dollar General 19753	Other	407 N Saginaw St
Hansens Quik Stop 18	Convenience Store	135 S Saginaw St

Post Offices in Byron

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Cohoctah Post Office

Treatment Centers in Byron

10 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Above the Water House	Substance Abuse	810-877-2907
Arbor Recovery Michigan PLLC	Substance Abuse	810-243-5085
Community Mental Health Services of - Livingston County	Both	517-548-0081
Community Mental Health Services of - Livingston County	Both	517-546-4126
Easter Seals Michigan	Both	810-234-0475
Genesee Health System	Mental Health	810-257-3705
Key Development Center	Substance Abuse	810-220-8192
Liberty House Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	866-686-0319
Recovery Unlimited Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	810-785-4930
Shiawassee Health and Wellness - Shiawassee County CMHA	Mental Health	989-723-6791

DOL Wage Violations in Byron

1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,050 in back wages owed to 1 employees.

Violations

$1,050

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
ROYALTY SERVICES INC [OSHA]	-	-	48418	Landscaping Services	1	$1,050	$1,050	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Byron

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BYRON METHODIST CHURCH	101 S ANN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Byron

What is the population of Byron?

Byron has a population of 654 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 921 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Byron expensive to live in?

Byron has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $64,135, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,500 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Byron safe?

Byron is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 210 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,437 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Byron receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Byron?

Byron has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Byron?

Byron has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 4,784 business establishments in the area, including 314 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 37 minutes, and 10.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Byron?

The median home value in Byron is $177,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $283,010. For renters, the median monthly rent is $950. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.5%. The average annual property tax is $5,924.

How are the schools in Byron?

Schools in Byron score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 16.2% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Byron?

The obesity rate in Byron is 37.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.8% of adults are smokers. 23.1% are physically inactive. 29.9% of residents report depression. 6.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 87.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,031.

What is transportation like in Byron?

The average commute in Byron is 37 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Byron?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Byron is 95.1% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. 98.3% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Argentine, MI 2,357 pop · 6.0 mi Durand, MI 3,485 pop · 6.7 mi Linden, MI 4,150 pop · 8.5 mi Fenton, MI 11,950 pop · 11.9 mi Morrice, MI 1,647 pop · 11.9 mi Swartz Creek, MI 5,856 pop · 12.0 mi Lake Fenton, MI 6,168 pop · 12.2 mi Fowlerville, MI 2,950 pop · 12.8 mi Perry, MI 2,198 pop · 13.9 mi Corunna, MI 3,054 pop · 14.0 mi Howell, MI 10,074 pop · 14.7 mi Webberville, MI 1,339 pop · 16.4 mi Owosso, MI 14,658 pop · 16.6 mi Holly, MI 5,971 pop · 16.6 mi

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