Byron is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 6,711 people and two associated neighborhoods, Byron is the 134th largest community in Minnesota. Much of the housing stock in Byron was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Byron economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Byron, where the median household income is $126,250.00.

Also of interest is that Byron has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.13% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Byron is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Byron’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

If knowledge is power, Byron is a pretty powerful place. 50.38% of the adults in Byron have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Byron in 2022 was $51,185, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $204,740 for a family of four.

The people who call Byron home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Byron residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Byron include German, Norwegian, English, Irish, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Byron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Slavic languages.