Living in Lovell, Wyoming

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lovell · Census data 2020–2024

Lovell has 2,422 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $60,154 (21% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $209,700, the median rent is $626/month.

Lovell at a glance

Population
2,422
Median age
41.9State: 39.1
Median household income
$60,154State: $76,176
Median home value
$209,700State: $309,700
Median rent
$626/moState: $992
Homeowners
69.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
Average commute
13 min

Is Lovell a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Wyoming median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lovell

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lovell the median home value is $209,700, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $626 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,318 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lovell$209,700
Wyoming$309,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lovell$626
Wyoming$992
United States$1,413

Lovell median household income

The median household income in Lovell is $60,154 and the income per person is $33,415. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).

Median household income

Lovell$60,154
Wyoming$76,176
United States$80,734

Housing in Lovell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,135
Owner-occupied
69.2%
Renter-occupied
30.8%
Vacant
13.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1957
Average household size
2.39

Lovell demographics

Population
2,422
Median age
41.9
Under 18
24.7%
65 and older
24.3%
Households
983
Foreign-born
0.3%
Veterans
12.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.6%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lovell ›

Education in Lovell

19.5% of adults 25 and older in Lovell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lovell19.5%
Wyoming30.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lovell

Unemployment rate
3.6%State: 3.7%
Average commute
13 minState: 19 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
74.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.1%
Homes with broadband
79.7%

Lovell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lovell2,422$60,154$209,700$626
Cowley755$79,732$232,300—
Byron595$64,167$170,800$883
Deaver171$57,813$118,200—
Powell6,503$63,523$289,400$764
Ralston107$36,285——
Burlington242$82,000$198,200—
Greybull2,091$65,417$169,600$807
Basin1,290$65,515$157,300$903

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Living in Lovell: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lovell, WY?

The median household income in Lovell is $60,154, 21% 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 Lovell?

The median home value in Lovell is $209,700, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.

How much is rent in Lovell?

The median gross rent in Lovell is $626 per month, about 29.1% of household income.

Is Lovell, WY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Wyoming median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.

What is the median age in Lovell?

The median age in Lovell is 41.9 years (Wyoming: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Lovell?

The average commute to work in Lovell is 13 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lovell?

The unemployment rate in Lovell is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lovell?

19.5% of adults in Lovell 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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