Living in Lander, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lander · Census data 2020–2024
Lander has 7,432 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $74,813 (about the same as the Wyoming median), the median home value is $337,100, the median rent is $896/month.
Lander at a glance
- Population
- 7,432
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $74,813State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $337,100State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Lander a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lander the median home value is $337,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,699 a month in housing costs.
Lander median household income
The median household income in Lander is $74,813 and the income per person is $37,264. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Lander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,230
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.39
Lander demographics
- Population
- 7,432
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,987
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lander ›
Education in Lander
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Lander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lander
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Lander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander | 7,432 | $74,813 | $337,100 | $896 |
| Boulder Flats | 564 | $83,929 | $258,300 | $1,069 |
| Hudson | 401 | $50,000 | $189,400 | $850 |
| Ethete | 1,326 | $80,833 | $118,800 | $548 |
| Fort Washakie | 1,219 | $36,875 | $92,800 | $519 |
| Arapahoe | 1,240 | $70,000 | $183,900 | $453 |
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | — | — |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | $921 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | $125,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Lander, WY?
The median household income in Lander is $74,813, 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 Lander?
The median home value in Lander is $337,100, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Lander?
The median gross rent in Lander is $896 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Lander, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Lander?
The median age in Lander is 37.5 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lander?
The average commute to work in Lander is 14 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lander?
The unemployment rate in Lander is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lander?
42.3% of adults in Lander 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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