At a Glance
Median Income
$51,528
$24,674 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $198,108
Median Rent
$991/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
20.5% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Byron residents earn a median household income of $51,528 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,674. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Byron is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,108. Median rent is $991/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.3% of adults in Port Byron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Byron has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population994
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,528
Per Capita$24,674
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$991
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$198,108
Housing Units467
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation398 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Port Byron was founded in 1797.
The median home in Port Byron was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.