Living in East Thermopolis, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Thermopolis · Census data 2020–2024
East Thermopolis has 192 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $22,411 (71% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $127,800, the median rent is $400/month.
East Thermopolis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Thermopolis at a glance
- Population
- 192
- Median age
- 57State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $22,411State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $127,800State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $400/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 44.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Thermopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Thermopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Thermopolis the median home value is $127,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
East Thermopolis median household income
The median household income in East Thermopolis is $22,411 and the income per person is $24,367. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in East Thermopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 152
- Owner-occupied
- 44.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.6%
- Vacant
- 23%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.59
East Thermopolis demographics
- Population
- 192
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.1%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Thermopolis ›
Education in East Thermopolis
14.7% of adults 25 and older in East Thermopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Thermopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
East Thermopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Thermopolis | 192 | $22,411 | $127,800 | $400 |
| Thermopolis | 2,709 | $65,208 | $211,400 | $835 |
| Lucerne | 567 | $61,806 | $351,900 | — |
| Shoshoni | 677 | $57,096 | $112,500 | $775 |
| Worland | 4,794 | $63,357 | $185,300 | $703 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | $125,000 | $1,125 |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | $921 |
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | — | — |
| Meeteetse | 612 | $36,250 | $153,900 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in East Thermopolis, WY?
The median household income in East Thermopolis is $22,411, 71% 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 East Thermopolis?
The median home value in East Thermopolis is $127,800, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in East Thermopolis?
The median gross rent in East Thermopolis is $400 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is East Thermopolis, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in East Thermopolis?
The median age in East Thermopolis is 57 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in East Thermopolis?
The average commute to work in East Thermopolis is 21 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Thermopolis?
The unemployment rate in East Thermopolis is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Thermopolis?
14.7% of adults in East Thermopolis 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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