Living in Byron
A growing town about 10 miles west of Rochester on Highway 14, close to Oxbow Park.
- Distance
- About 10 miles west of Rochester
- Population
- About 6,300
- County
- Olmsted County
- Main roads
- US 14
- School district
- Byron Public Schools (ISD 531)
About Byron
Byron sits right on Highway 14, which makes the drive into Rochester quick and simple. The town was platted in 1864 and has grown steadily as more people look just outside the city.
It has its own city parks, a summer public pool and recreation fields, and it’s a short drive from one of the county’s most popular parks.
Things to do
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
About 3.5 miles north of town. Trails along the Zumbro River and a zoo of native Minnesota animals, including wolves, bison and otters.
City parks and pool
Neighborhood parks, ball fields and a summer public pool.
Somerby Golf Club
A private golf club and neighborhood on the north side of town.
The homes
Byron has a mix of established neighborhoods near the center of town and newer subdivisions on its edges, along with some larger homes around the golf course.
Other towns nearby
Details on this page come from public sources and were last checked in October 2026. Confirm school boundaries with the district and city details with the city before you buy.
Thinking about Byron?
I’m happy to talk through whether it’s a good fit and what homes there look like right now.