The Town FilesByron, Georgia
City in Peach County · population 5,702 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $253,200
- Household income
- $85,596
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 34.4
Byron is a city of 5,702 people in Peach County, Georgia. The median home is worth $253,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 76% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Byron ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Byron is worth $253,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $85,596, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,020 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Byron | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $85,596 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Byron
| People | Byron | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 19.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 26.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Byron
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byron since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 30, 1953 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 18. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 22 deaths and 371 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1971.
Severe weather in Peach County since 1996
Peach County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Peach County
Peach County had 10,495 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,255 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Byron itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Byron
4 public schools with 2,402 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Elementary School | PK-5 | 715 | 14.9 |
| Eagle Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 689 | 14.1 |
| Kay Road Elementary | PK-5 | 526 | 13.2 |
| Byron Middle School | 6-8 | 472 | 14.3 |
Towns near Byron
- Centerville, GA3.7 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Warner Robins, GA6.6 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Fort Valley, GA10.3 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Macon-Bibb County, GA11.5 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Perry, GA12.2 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Unadilla, GA27.1 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Gray, GA27.2 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Hawkinsville, GA28.7 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
Byron questions
Is Byron, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Byron scores better for retirees than 55% of Georgia towns and quieter than 61%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Byron?
The median owner-occupied home in Byron is valued at $253,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,596, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,020 a month.
What is the weather like in Byron?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Byron get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 30, 1953. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)