Michigan · Metropolitan Area
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.
Based on current data, Byron receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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.
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.
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.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,135 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,731 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,834 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,784 |
| County GDP | $10,122M |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Healthcare | 442 |
| Retail | 550 |
| Manufacturing | 247 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,924 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.34% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $177,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,010 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,924 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.34% |
| 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% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,584/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 442 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| 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 FIPS | 26093 |
Winner: Republican by 24 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 921/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 442 |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Retail Stores | 550 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |