Living in Cody, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cody · Census data 2020–2024
Cody has 10,276 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $72,570 (5% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $378,500, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Cody at a glance
- Population
- 10,276
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $72,570State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $378,500State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Cody a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Wyoming median; home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cody
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cody the median home value is $378,500, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,517 a month in housing costs.
Cody median household income
The median household income in Cody is $72,570 and the income per person is $42,709. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Cody: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,227
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.12
Cody demographics
- Population
- 10,276
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 4,774
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cody ›
Education in Cody
41% of adults 25 and older in Cody have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cody
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Cody vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Cody: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cody, WY?
The median household income in Cody is $72,570, 5% 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 Cody?
The median home value in Cody is $378,500, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Cody?
The median gross rent in Cody is $1,051 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Cody, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Wyoming median; home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cody?
The median age in Cody is 42.3 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Cody?
The average commute to work in Cody is 10 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cody?
The unemployment rate in Cody is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cody?
41% of adults in Cody 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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