At a Glance
Median Income
$64,135
$28,731 per capita
Home Value
$177,500
Zillow: $301,294
Median Rent
$950/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $64,135 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,731. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,784 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron is $177,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,294. Median rent is $950/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.2% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population654
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,135
Per Capita$28,731
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$10,122M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,500
Rent$950
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$301,294
Housing Units253
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation836 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.