At a Glance
Median Income
$121,681
$51,949 per capita
Home Value
$326,400
Zillow: $394,191
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
39.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
1,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 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+
3.9 / 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 $121,681 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,949. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byron is $326,400 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,191. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 39.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Byron reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,104/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byron has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,510
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,087/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,681
Per Capita$51,949
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,400
Rent$1,079
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$394,191
Housing Units2,404
Rent Burden39.9%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property1,104/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,188 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Byron was built in 2000.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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