What are the schools like in Byron, IL?

Byron is served primarily by Byron CUSD 226. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Byron?

The median household income in Byron, IL is $76,212 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Byron, IL?

Byron has an average high temperature of 29.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Byron, IL affordable or expensive?

Byron's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Byron is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,700 and the median rent is $962 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Byron, IL?

Byron has a violent crime rate of 106.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 265.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Byron, IL a Good Place to Live?

Byron is a small town of 3,739 in Illinois, with a median household income of $76,212 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Byron stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Byron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Byron 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: 95.4

Byron's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Byron costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Byron, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$962	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,212	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Byron's violent crime rate is 106.2 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.2 /100k

Property Crime

265.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Byron is served primarily by Byron CUSD 226. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Byron, IL	National Avg
School District	Byron CUSD 226	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Byron sees average highs of 29.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 32.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Byron, IL
Average High — January	29.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	32.3"

Demographics

Metric	Byron, IL	National Avg
Population	3,739	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stillman Valley, IL 5 mi Leaf River, IL 7 mi Oregon, IL 8 mi Davis Junction, IL 9 mi Holcomb, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Byron

Byron, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61010

Byron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron, IL affordable or expensive?

Byron's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Byron roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,700 and median rent is $962/month.

What is the crime rate in Byron, IL?

Byron's violent crime rate is 106.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 265.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Byron?

Public schools in Byron are operated by Byron CUSD 226. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Byron, IL a good place to live?

Byron, IL has a population of 3,739, a median household income of $76,212, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Byron?

Byron averages 29.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 32.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Byron?

Byron, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61010.

What is the population of Byron?

The population of Byron, Illinois is 3,739 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Byron?

Key numbers for living in Byron: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $165,700, median household income $76,212, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Byron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.