Living in Byron, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Byron · Census data 2020–2024
Byron has 5,971 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $85,596 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $253,200, the median rent is $1,020/month.
Byron at a glance
- Population
- 5,971
- Median age
- 34.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $85,596State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $253,200State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Byron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Byron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Byron the median home value is $253,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Byron median household income
The median household income in Byron is $85,596 and the income per person is $39,919. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Byron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,398
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.55
Byron demographics
- Population
- 5,971
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 2,346
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 19.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Byron ›
Education in Byron
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Byron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Byron
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Byron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron | 5,971 | $85,596 | $253,200 | $1,020 |
| Centerville | 8,505 | $68,922 | $194,900 | $1,312 |
| Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | $185,700 | $1,212 |
| Fort Valley | 8,858 | $50,283 | $127,100 | $886 |
| Robins AFB | 1,193 | $106,667 | — | $1,500 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 156,578 | $51,234 | $174,500 | $1,066 |
| Perry | 23,001 | $76,909 | $225,300 | $1,132 |
| Roberta | 1,257 | $54,766 | $166,800 | $727 |
| Marshallville | 1,046 | $23,068 | $77,500 | $425 |
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What is the median household income in Byron, GA?
The median household income in Byron is $85,596, 11% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Byron?
The median home value in Byron is $253,200, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Byron?
The median gross rent in Byron is $1,020 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Byron, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in Byron?
The median age in Byron is 34.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Byron?
The average commute to work in Byron is 22 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Byron?
The unemployment rate in Byron is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Byron?
30.9% of adults in Byron 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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