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Is Byron Center, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6784% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$132,173about $11,014/month · 52% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$384,40016% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (95.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,120 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 139 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Byron Center
$1,678
Shields
$1,041
St. Louis
$1,156
Fair Plain
$1,314
Walled Lake
$2,148
Iron Mountain
$842
Hastings
$824

How much do households earn in Byron Center?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
10.2%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
27.9%
$150k+
21.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Byron Center overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Byron Center, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Byron Center

🏛️ Property tax$3,798a year · 0.99% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Byron Center

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Byron Center?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $989 a month less.

Renting
$1,678
Owning
$2,667

Owning assumes a typical $384,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Byron Center, MI?

Renting in Byron Center costs a median of about $1,678 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Byron Center?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,120 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Byron Center cheap or expensive?

Byron Center is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $132,173. It ranks 139th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Byron Center?

The median homeowner in Byron Center pays $3,798 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.

Is Byron Center more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Byron Center?

The median home value in Byron Center is $384,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

7,403 people live in Byron Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.