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Port Byron, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 13 miles NE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 139 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Port Byron has a population of 1,535.
In Port Byron, about 63% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Port Byron is known for having more men than similar villages.
In 2000, Port Byron had a median family income of $59,000. You could say that Port Byron is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Port Byron ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 76% of housing units in Port Byron are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Port Byron are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.
In Port Byron, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Port Byron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Port Byron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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