Living in Bairoil, Wyoming

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bairoil · Census data 2020–2024

Bairoil has 149 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $40,250 (47% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $23,700, the median rent is $719/month.

Bairoil is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bairoil at a glance

Population
149
Median age
49.5State: 39.1
Median household income
$40,250State: $76,176
Median home value
$23,700State: $309,700
Median rent
$719/moState: $992
Homeowners
73.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
Average commute
21 min

Is Bairoil a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 92% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 36.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bairoil

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bairoil the median home value is $23,700, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bairoil$23,700
Wyoming$309,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bairoil$719
Wyoming$992
United States$1,413

Bairoil median household income

The median household income in Bairoil is $40,250 and the income per person is $28,252. 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).

Median household income

Bairoil$40,250
Wyoming$76,176
United States$80,734

Housing in Bairoil: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
97
Owner-occupied
73.8%
Renter-occupied
26.3%
Vacant
17.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
1.86

Bairoil demographics

Population
149
Median age
49.5
Under 18
26.2%
65 and older
34.2%
Households
80
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
15.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bairoil ›

Education in Bairoil

4.5% of adults 25 and older in Bairoil have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bairoil4.5%
Wyoming30.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bairoil

Unemployment rate
10.9%State: 3.7%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
87.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
91.3%

Bairoil vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bairoil149$40,250$23,700$719
Rawlins8,129$64,773$217,100$741
Sinclair362$91,250$209,700$1,475
Wamsutter269$57,298$98,700—

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Living in Bairoil: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bairoil, WY?

The median household income in Bairoil is $40,250, 47% lower than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bairoil?

The median home value in Bairoil is $23,700, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.

How much is rent in Bairoil?

The median gross rent in Bairoil is $719 per month, about 9% of household income.

Is Bairoil, WY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 92% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 36.2%.

What is the median age in Bairoil?

The median age in Bairoil is 49.5 years (Wyoming: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Bairoil?

The average commute to work in Bairoil is 21 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bairoil?

The unemployment rate in Bairoil is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bairoil?

4.5% of adults in Bairoil 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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