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Byram, NJ


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Byram, New Jersey

The population of Byram is 8,254.

The People and Families of Byram

In Byram, about 70% of adults are married. Byram, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Byram.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Byram had a median family income of $89,500. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Byram. There aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Byram Housing

Of the housing in Byram, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Byram, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Byram strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyByram People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyByram Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Byram Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Byram Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Byram Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Byram, NJ

Comparing Byram to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men95
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use73
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents13
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86

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