salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,920 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 30 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Byron?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Byron
| Size | Byron | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $955 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,447 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Byron overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Byron, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Byron
Life in Byron
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Byron?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $684 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $253,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Byron, GA?
Renting in Byron costs a median of about $1,073 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Byron?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,920 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Byron cheap or expensive?
Byron is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $92,315. It ranks 30th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Byron?
The median homeowner in Byron pays $2,721 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is Byron more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Byron?
The median home value in Byron is $253,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,971 people live in Byron. Numbers are typical (middle) values.