At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$47,964 per capita
Home Value
$259,300
Zillow: $312,330
Median Rent
$513/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Port Byron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Byron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Byron a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Byron residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,964. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Byron is $259,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,330. Median rent is $513/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
38.3% of adults in Port Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Byron has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,959
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$47,964
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,300
Rent$513
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$312,330
Housing Units785
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation625 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Byron was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.