Byron Center, Michigan
Byron Center is a community of 7,403 people in Kent County, Michigan.
Why visit Byron Center
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Byron Area Historic Museum, Railside Golf Club and Douglas Walker Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Byron Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Byron Center
Byron Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,431 at the 2020 census, which is a significant increase from a population of 5,822 at the 2010 census. Byron Center is located within Byron Township.
From the Wikipedia article Byron Center, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Byron Area Historic Museum
Museum
History museum in Byron Center, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes11
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
8233 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Byron Center
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
2626 84th Street Southwest, Byron Center
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Family Fare Quick Stop
Gas station · 0.5 mi
2285 84th Street Southwest, Byron Center
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Byron Center West Middle School
School · 1.0 mi
8654 Homerich Ave Sw, Byron Center
Central Kelloggsville Elementary
School · 6.0 mi
4625 Jefferson Ave Se, Grand Rapids
Grandville Century Park Learning Center
School · 4.6 mi
5710 Kenowa Ave Sw, Wyoming
Healthcare1
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
8364 Byron Center Avenue Southwest, Byron Center
Map of Byron Center
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 22.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 17.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Grand Rapids (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Cutlerville 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Wyoming 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Grandville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Jenison 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Kentwood 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Grand Rapids 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- East Grand Rapids 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Caledonia 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Walker 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Forest Hills 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Town Hall in Byron Center MI - now a museum, Wookie52 ( talk ), Public domain
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