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About
Life in Byram
Byram is a community of 12,847 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $70,445, median rent runs about $1,343 per month, and median home values are around $206,600. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Byram at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Byram: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Byram, the largest foreign-born group is from India (29.9%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.7%
of households
Married Couples
46.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 41% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Byram
In Byram, rent runs 41% above the MS average, and home values are 22% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,642
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $219,936 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Byram
Unemployment in Hinds County, which includes Byram, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Byram: Hinds County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hinds County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Byram Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Byram residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Byram, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Byram runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
851.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Byram Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hinds County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hinds County, which includes Byram, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $181,000 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14.1M |
| 2022 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.9M |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.2M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hinds County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, which includes Byram, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hinds County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Byram has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.09" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.36" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 5.28" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 3.34" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 4.20" |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 4.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Byram
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Byram's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Merit Health Central
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Jackson
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Jackson
University of Mississippi Med Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Jackson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Byram
Byram's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Byram (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 4,600 students · in-state tuition $9,635 · 40% graduate · median earnings $42,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Mississippi Christian University
10.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,518 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 58% graduate · median earnings $54,122 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,471 students · in-state tuition $30,400 · 45% graduate · median earnings $50,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Mississippi
9.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 8% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $45,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $65,503 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Byram
Byram has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
35 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
72 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Byram
Beverly J. Brown Library
5901b Terry Road, Byram
Cities Near Byram
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Byram FAQ
Is Byram, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Byram's median rent is $1,343/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $70,445/year. Median home value is $206,600.
Is Byram, Mississippi safe?⌄
Byram's violent crime rate was 80 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 852 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Byram, Mississippi?⌄
Hinds County, which includes Byram, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Byram, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Byram is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,343/month and median household income is $70,445/year. The median home value is $206,600. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Byram, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Byram is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from