Living in Douglas, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglas · Census data 2020–2024
Douglas has 6,420 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $83,147 (9% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $267,400, the median rent is $841/month.
Douglas at a glance
- Population
- 6,420
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $83,147State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $267,400State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $841/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Douglas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas the median home value is $267,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,675 a month in housing costs.
Douglas median household income
The median household income in Douglas is $83,147 and the income per person is $37,393. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Douglas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,030
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
Douglas demographics
- Population
- 6,420
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 2,794
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglas ›
Education in Douglas
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglas
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Douglas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 6,420 | $83,147 | $267,400 | $841 |
| Glenrock | 2,941 | $64,806 | $235,100 | $862 |
| Rolling Hills | 474 | $111,161 | $297,900 | — |
| Manville | 215 | $57,250 | $105,000 | $765 |
| Guernsey | 754 | $50,114 | $224,300 | $1,037 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Douglas: FAQ
What is the median household income in Douglas, WY?
The median household income in Douglas is $83,147, 9% higher 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 Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $267,400, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Douglas?
The median gross rent in Douglas is $841 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Douglas, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Douglas?
The median age in Douglas is 38.1 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Douglas?
The average commute to work in Douglas is 17 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas?
The unemployment rate in Douglas is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglas?
22.7% of adults in Douglas 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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