Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Byron is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 6,510. Residents earn $121,681 per year, which is 62% above the national average.
Based on current data, Byron receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Byron stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Byron is $121,681, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Byron among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Byron is $326,400, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Byron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,681 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,949 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,178 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,634 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 502 |
| County GDP | $1,065M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,064 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $326,400 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $394,191 |
| Median List Price | $362,449 |
| Median List Price | $362,449 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,079 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,064 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,217/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0381°N, 92.6410°W |
| County FIPS | 27039 |
Winner: Republican by 32 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.5% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,087/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |