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Byron, Minnesota

Byron, Minnesota is 8 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 67 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Olmsted county. The city is part of the Rochester metro area. The population of Byron is 3,500.

The People and Families of Byron

In Byron, about 72% of adults are married. Byron, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Byron.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Byron had a median family income of $63,164. Byron is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Byron. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Byron political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Byron Housing

Of the housing in Byron, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Byron, 95% of commuters drive to work. Byron features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Byron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Byron People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Byron Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Byron Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Byron College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Byron Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Byron Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Byron, MN

Comparing Byron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

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