Living in Evanston, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evanston · Census data 2020–2024
Evanston has 11,800 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $76,516 (about the same as the Wyoming median), the median home value is $280,900, the median rent is $805/month.
Evanston at a glance
- Population
- 11,800
- Median age
- 36State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $76,516State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $280,900State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Evanston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Evanston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evanston the median home value is $280,900, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Evanston median household income
The median household income in Evanston is $76,516 and the income per person is $42,167. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Evanston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,157
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.57
Evanston demographics
- Population
- 11,800
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 4,526
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evanston ›
Education in Evanston
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Evanston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evanston
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Evanston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | 11,800 | $76,516 | $280,900 | $805 |
| Bear River | 827 | $120,859 | $341,900 | $2,083 |
| Woodruff | 371 | $63,750 | $231,000 | — |
| Randolph | 722 | $87,632 | $204,400 | $683 |
| Henefer | 1,005 | $93,654 | $440,200 | $955 |
| Mountain View | 1,170 | $98,188 | $270,400 | $828 |
| Coalville | 1,881 | $95,729 | $462,200 | $1,426 |
| Hoytsville | 800 | $64,643 | $814,800 | $1,229 |
| Lyman | 1,858 | $101,190 | $288,500 | $1,150 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Evanston: FAQ
What is the median household income in Evanston, WY?
The median household income in Evanston is $76,516, about the same as 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 Evanston?
The median home value in Evanston is $280,900, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Evanston?
The median gross rent in Evanston is $805 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Evanston, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Evanston?
The median age in Evanston is 36 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Evanston?
The average commute to work in Evanston is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evanston?
The unemployment rate in Evanston is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evanston?
21.4% of adults in Evanston 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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