Byron, MI

Population
525
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
847 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$165,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$980/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,958
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked away in the southern corner of Shiawassee County, Byron offers a quiet, small-town setting surrounded by rolling farmland. Founded in the 1820s along an early travel route out of Detroit, the village grew up around the Shiawassee River and its historic downtown crossroads. That heritage is still easy to see in the charming older homes and relaxed pace of everyday life.

Living in Byron means enjoying a tight-knit community where local schools and family-run businesses are right around the corner. The surrounding countryside provides plenty of open space, while nearby roads make for an easy drive to larger hubs like Fenton, Howell, and Flint. It is an appealing option for anyone who values peaceful country living and friendly neighbors.

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