Apartments for rent in Byron, IL

The small town of Byron, Illinois is home to just over 3,000 people. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 38, skew younger than most cities in Illinois. Most residents own their homes in Byron, and 35% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $717/month, which is $335 a month less than the state average.

Byron residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Byron residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top career path in the town. Byron workers earn an average annual income of about $66,000, less than the average Illinois resident. Byron's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Byron has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the Illinois average. Further, 12% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.