Living in Port Byron, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Byron · Census data 2020–2024
Port Byron has 1,854 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $111,667 (34% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $278,200, the median rent is $525/month.
Port Byron at a glance
- Population
- 1,854
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,667State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $278,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Port Byron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Byron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Byron the median home value is $278,200, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,057 a month in housing costs.
Port Byron median household income
The median household income in Port Byron is $111,667 and the income per person is $50,215. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Port Byron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 729
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.61
Port Byron demographics
- Population
- 1,854
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Byron ›
Education in Port Byron
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Port Byron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Byron
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Port Byron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Byron | 1,854 | $111,667 | $278,200 | $525 |
| Le Claire | 4,735 | $104,844 | $318,700 | $1,563 |
| Rapids City | 980 | $83,125 | $203,700 | — |
| Princeton | 794 | $87,188 | $266,200 | $600 |
| Cordova | 666 | $84,167 | $181,300 | $925 |
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Port Byron, IL?
The median household income in Port Byron is $111,667, 34% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Byron?
The median home value in Port Byron is $278,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Port Byron?
The median gross rent in Port Byron is $525 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Port Byron, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Port Byron?
The median age in Port Byron is 41.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Port Byron?
The average commute to work in Port Byron is 22 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Byron?
The unemployment rate in Port Byron is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Byron?
36.9% of adults in Port 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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