What are the schools like in Byram, CT?

School district data for Byram is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Byram?

The median household income in Byram, CT is $92,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.1%.

What is the weather like in Byram, CT?

Byram has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Byram, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Byram, CT affordable or expensive?

Byram's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Byram is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $853,500 and the median rent is $2,489 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Byram, CT?

Byram has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Byram, CT a Good Place to Live?

Byram is a small town of 5,285 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $92,500 and a 13.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Byram stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Byram is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Byram city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Byram's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Byram costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Byram, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$853,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,489	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Byram's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Byram, CT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Byram sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Byram, CT
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Byram, CT	National Avg
Population	5,285	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	9.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Port Chester, NY 1 mi Pemberwick, CT 1 mi Rock Ridge, CT 2 mi Greenwich, CT 2 mi Glenville, CT 2 mi

Byram vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byram, CT affordable or expensive?

Byram's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Byram roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $853,500 and median rent is $2,489/month.

What is the crime rate in Byram, CT?

Byram's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Byram?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Byram, CT a good place to live?

Byram, CT has a population of 5,285, a median household income of $92,500, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Byram?

Byram averages 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Byram?

The population of Byram, Connecticut is 5,285 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Byram?

Key numbers for living in Byram: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $853,500, median household income $92,500, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Byram side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.