What are the schools like in Byram, MS?

Byram is served primarily by Hinds County School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Byram?

The median household income in Byram, MS is $72,536 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Byram, MS?

Byram has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Byram, MS affordable or expensive?

Byram's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Byram is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,600 and the median rent is $1,334 per month.

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

Byram has a violent crime rate of 95.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 958.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Byram, MS a Good Place to Live?

Byram is a small city of 12,922 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $72,536 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Byram stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.7

Byram's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Byram costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Byram, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,334	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,536	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Byram's violent crime rate is 95.8 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.8 /100k

Property Crime

958.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Byram is served primarily by Hinds County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Byram, MS	National Avg
School District	Hinds County School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Byram sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 61.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Byram, MS
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	61.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Byram, MS	National Avg
Population	12,922	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cleary, MS 6 mi Terry, MS 6 mi Richland, MS 8 mi Raymond, MS 9 mi Jackson, MS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Byram

Byram, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39272

Byram vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byram, MS affordable or expensive?

Byram's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Byram roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,600 and median rent is $1,334/month.

What is the crime rate in Byram, MS?

Byram's violent crime rate is 95.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 958.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Byram?

Public schools in Byram are operated by Hinds County School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Byram, MS a good place to live?

Byram, MS has a population of 12,922, a median household income of $72,536, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Byram?

Byram averages 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.7 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Byram?

Byram, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39272.

What is the population of Byram?

The population of Byram, Mississippi is 12,922 with a median age of 36.2. 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 91 (100 = US average), median home $161,600, median household income $72,536, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.