What are the schools like in Byron, MN?

Byron is served primarily by Byron Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Byron?

The median household income in Byron, MN is $126,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Byron, MN?

Byron has an average high temperature of 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Byron, MN affordable or expensive?

Byron's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Byron is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,900 and the median rent is $989 per month.

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

Byron has a violent crime rate of 138.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1212.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Byron, MN a Good Place to Live?

Byron is a small town of 6,373 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $126,250 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Byron stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 93.1

Byron's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Byron costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Byron, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$989	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Byron's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

138.4 /100k

Property Crime

1212.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Byron is served primarily by Byron Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Byron, MN	National Avg
School District	Byron Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Byron sees average highs of 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation and 44.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Byron, MN
Average High — January	22.6°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.0"
Annual Snowfall	44.4"

Demographics

Metric	Byron, MN	National Avg
Population	6,373	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	31.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kasson, MN 5 mi Mantorville, MN 6 mi Rochester, MN 8 mi Oronoco, MN 10 mi Dodge Center, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Byron

Byron, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55920

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron, MN affordable or expensive?

Byron's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Byron roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $293,900 and median rent is $989/month.

What is the crime rate in Byron, MN?

Byron's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.3 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 Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Byron, MN a good place to live?

Byron, MN has a population of 6,373, a median household income of $126,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches with about 44.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Byron?

Byron, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55920.

What is the population of Byron?

The population of Byron, Minnesota is 6,373 with a median age of 36.6. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $293,900, median household income $126,250, crime index 45 (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.