Living in Byram, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Byram · Census data 2020–2024
Byram has 4,633 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $99,734 (4% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $838,400, the median rent is $2,413/month.
Byram at a glance
- Population
- 4,633
- Median age
- 39.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $99,734State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $838,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,413/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Byram a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 129% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Byram
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Byram the median home value is $838,400, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,413 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,596 a month in housing costs.
Byram median household income
The median household income in Byram is $99,734 and the income per person is $71,612. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Byram: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,807
- Owner-occupied
- 46.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.75
Byram demographics
- Population
- 4,633
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 1,682
- Foreign-born
- 33.8%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Byram ›
Education in Byram
51.6% of adults 25 and older in Byram have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Byram
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Byram vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byram | 4,633 | $99,734 | $838,400 | $2,413 |
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | $582,600 | $2,028 |
| Pemberwick | 3,665 | $132,326 | $940,200 | — |
| Rock Ridge | 482 | $226,838 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Glenville | 2,656 | $220,865 | $1,148,600 | $3,466 |
| Indian Field | 716 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | $1,016,100 | $2,593 |
| Greenwich | 63,856 | $206,130 | $1,695,700 | $2,674 |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | $1,010,700 | $2,616 |
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What is the median household income in Byram, CT?
The median household income in Byram is $99,734, 4% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Byram?
The median home value in Byram is $838,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Byram?
The median gross rent in Byram is $2,413 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Byram, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 129% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Byram?
The median age in Byram is 39.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Byram?
The average commute to work in Byram is 20 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Byram?
The unemployment rate in Byram is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Byram?
51.6% of adults in Byram have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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