Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Byram
Byram, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,185
Population
10,616
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A suburban city with a historic bridge
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Byram is a suburban city located just 20 minutes south of the state capital, Jackson. Interstate 55 runs through the edge of the city providing residents with easy access to the surrounding areas. If you’re looking for amenities within the city, South Siwell is the place to be with many of the city’s eateries and large stores located off this road. If you’re looking for fun activities, the Jackson Motor Speedway is a favorite among Byram residents.
The city’s crown jewel is the historic Byram Swinging Bridge. Once the only road from Byram to the other cities, the historic site is now a footpath that lets Byram residents take a look back into their history. There is even a festival that celebrates the bridge every year.
Explore the City
Byram offers larger lots with ample front yard space and available street parking.
Rivers Market in Byram showcases a variety of local Mississippi products.
Krogers offers essential everyday items to communities in Byram.
Mojitos Tacos Bar & Grill is a mexican restaurant in Byram that offers a full service bar.
Lake Dockery, located in Byram, has a boat launch for bringing out your personal boat.
Rivers Market is a farmers market that also sells flowers, herbs, and local produce.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,006
Average: $80,609
Education
2,775
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,735
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Byram has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Byram, MS is $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,299 for two bedrooms, and $1,484 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Byram has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,183/month
912 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Byram, MS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Davis Planetarium
- Jackson Zoological Park
- Mynelle Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.