Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
Byron
Byron, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,351
Population
6,575
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Enjoy peace and quiet in this Rochester suburb
Suburban
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Secluded
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Peaceful
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
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The city of Byron exudes a sense of peace and quiet. This tranquil suburb is surrounded by vast stretches of open land, giving it a secluded atmosphere. This, paired with its family-friendly feel and tight-knit community, makes Byron the perfect place for many to put down roots. Located in southeastern Minnesota, Byron sits about ten miles west of Rochester, which is home to local destinations like Apache Mall and the Quarry Hill Nature Center.
Byron is convenient to another local destination, Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, which borders the city to the north. Byron is also just over an hour’s drive from the vibrant Twin Cities. Byron residents are close enough to Minneapolis and Saint Paul to enjoy the metro area’s great entertainment, dining, and shopping options—whether they opt to take a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Rentals tend to be affordable in Byron, with numerous houses and apartments situated along tree-lined streets with large lots and grassy lawns. Among Byron’s many draws are its great public schools, an array of local and chain restaurants, Somerby Golf Club, and various small businesses ranging from specialty clothing stores to auto shops and everything in between.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,110
Average: $135,942
Education
2,265
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,654
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Byron has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Byron, MN is $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,615 for two bedrooms, and $1,972 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Byron has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
771 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Byron, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
553 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
664 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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.