salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,520 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 51 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Byram?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Byram
| Size | Byram | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,049 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,451 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,495 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Byram overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Byram, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Byram
Life in Byram
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Byram?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $21 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $206,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Byram, MS?
Renting in Byram costs a median of about $1,413 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Byram?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,520 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Byram cheap or expensive?
Byram is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $75,975. It ranks 51st cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Byram?
The median homeowner in Byram pays $1,642 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Byram more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Byram?
The median home value in Byram is $206,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,799 people live in Byram. Numbers are typical (middle) values.