Byron, CA

Is Byron a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe5

Medium6

Low18

Other28

6 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved3

Assault0

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible rekindled fire with white smoke reported along Byron Highway south of Camino Diablo in Byron. One caller reported smoke smoldering in the area, with Crew 97 and a water tender dispatched and another engine canceled.	Camino Diablo & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of lingering smoke along Byron Highway near Camino Diablo in Byron, checking the northeastern corner of a previous burn area near a local ranch. One engine was canceled and another continued alone to assess the scene.	Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical responders were dispatched to a possible constipation case involving an elderly female near Newport Drive close to Olene's Place.	Newport Dr, Discovery Bay, CA 94505	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a code 2 medical call was reported near Newport Drive, across the boulevard. Medic 18 was dispatched.	Newport Dr, Discovery Bay, CA 94505	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were sent to a medical call near Kelso Road and Patterson Park for a reported 73-year-old man having difficulty breathing. Multiple fire and medic units initially responded with lights and sirens, and the ambulance was later canceled after fire personnel advised they could handle the situation.	Kelso Rd, Byron, CA 94514	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old man is reported to have difficulty breathing near Dolphin Place, across from Dolphin Court. Emergency units have been dispatched.	Dolphin Pl, Discovery Bay, CA 94505	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were requested by police to stage near a home on Pacific Grove Court south of Cove Lane for a report of a dark sedan in front of the residence and a person screaming and vomiting. Police were also responding to the possible medical emergency.	Pacific Grove Ct, Discovery Bay, CA 94505	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were involved in a high speed vehicle pursuit of a white Pontiac on Highway 4 near Byron Highway, with the driver reportedly running multiple red lights and reaching speeds near or above 100 miles per hour before a possible traffic collision was reported near Marsh Creek and Brentwood.	CA-4 & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire near the (number withheld) block of Byron Highway in Discovery Bay, with visible flames on the east side of the road roughly the size of a vehicle.	Byron Hwy, Discovery Bay, CA 94505	Fire
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small vegetation fire along Byron Highway near Byron Hot Springs Road on the east side of the roadway. The fire was initially described as a small exterior grass fire behind a fence, around 20 by 20 feet and spreading, then later reported as a 10 by 10 spot fire that might be controlled with a water tender, with no structures threatened at that time.	Byron Hot Springs Rd & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514	Fire

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College Graduates

17.31%

Per Capita Income

$32,038

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Maralisa Estates / The Cottages

Neighborhood Overview

Byron is a small, ethnically diverse town in California with a population of 1,140 and very low housing vacancy.

The community has a mixed workforce and income levels ranging from very wealthy to poor.

DiverseMixed OccupationsLow VacancySmall Town

Quick Facts

Population	1,140

Housing market and real estate character

Byron has a very low real estate vacancy rate, indicating strong demand and limited supply.

Population Density	Low

What buyers will notice right away

Zero vacancy rate suggests high demand and limited housing supply.

Low population density offers open space and less traffic.

Families & Lifestyle

Byron features a mixed workforce with significant manufacturing and management occupations and a higher child poverty rate than most U.S. neighborhoods.

The mix of blue- and white-collar jobs supports a diverse community.

Low vacancy and rural character contribute to a stable lifestyle.

Ethnically Diverse — Large Hispanic population and multiple ancestries shape culture.

Mixed Occupations — Balanced workforce across manufacturing, management, and sales.

Manufacturing & Labor	32.1%
Executive, Management & Professional	31.7%
Child Poverty Rate	16.4%

Demographics

College Graduates	17.31%
Per Capita Income	$32,038
Occupations	Manufacturing (32.1%), Executive/Management (31.7%), Sales (23.2%), Clerical (12.1%)
English Speakers	70.8%
Hispanic or Latino Origin	44.51%
Foreign Born	19.51%
Top Ancestries	Mexican (40.3%), Irish (14.5%), Asian (5.0%), English (3.6%), German (3.5%)