Living in Burns, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burns · Census data 2020–2024
Burns has 397 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $61,071 (20% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $207,500, the median rent is $1,614/month.
Burns is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burns at a glance
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 57.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $61,071State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $207,500State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $1,614/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Burns a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burns
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burns the median home value is $207,500, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,614 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Burns median household income
The median household income in Burns is $61,071 and the income per person is $36,436. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Burns: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 182
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.18
Burns demographics
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 37%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 17.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burns ›
Education in Burns
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Burns have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burns
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 92.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Burns vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns | 397 | $61,071 | $207,500 | $1,614 |
| Pine Bluffs | 1,370 | $67,905 | $338,000 | $713 |
| Albin | 230 | $170,154 | $163,300 | — |
| Ranchettes | 5,949 | $121,445 | $617,500 | $831 |
| Fox Farm-College | 4,019 | $48,516 | — | $1,093 |
| Cheyenne | 65,239 | $78,839 | $333,700 | $1,118 |
| South Greeley | 4,631 | $56,844 | $70,100 | $1,376 |
| Bushnell | 160 | $40,000 | $70,500 | — |
| Warren AFB | 2,936 | $69,432 | — | $1,579 |
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What is the median household income in Burns, WY?
The median household income in Burns is $61,071, 20% 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 Burns?
The median home value in Burns is $207,500, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Burns?
The median gross rent in Burns is $1,614 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Burns, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Burns?
The median age in Burns is 57.1 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Burns?
The average commute to work in Burns is 23 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burns?
The unemployment rate in Burns is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burns?
9.8% of adults in Burns 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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