Living in Wyoming, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyoming · Census data 2020–2024
Wyoming has 414 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $75,500 (12% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $136,500, the median rent is $794/month.
Wyoming is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wyoming at a glance
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $75,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $136,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wyoming a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wyoming
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyoming the median home value is $136,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,364 a month in housing costs.
Wyoming median household income
The median household income in Wyoming is $75,500 and the income per person is $46,008. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wyoming: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.33
Wyoming demographics
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 178
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyoming ›
Education in Wyoming
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Wyoming have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyoming
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Wyoming vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 414 | $75,500 | $136,500 | $794 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Warsaw | 3,048 | $55,406 | $105,100 | $940 |
| Perry | 3,871 | $63,291 | $120,700 | $759 |
| Leicester | 499 | $86,667 | $146,500 | $967 |
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
| York | 349 | $74,167 | $162,700 | — |
| Cuylerville | 293 | $93,750 | $215,000 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Wyoming, NY?
The median household income in Wyoming is $75,500, 12% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wyoming?
The median home value in Wyoming is $136,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wyoming?
The median gross rent in Wyoming is $794 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Wyoming, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Wyoming?
The median age in Wyoming is 40.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wyoming?
The average commute to work in Wyoming is 30 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Wyoming is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyoming?
27.7% of adults in Wyoming have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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