Living in Midwest, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Midwest · Census data 2020–2024
Midwest has 267 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $77,800 (about the same as the Wyoming median), the median home value is $63,900, the median rent is $531/month.
Midwest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Midwest at a glance
- Population
- 267
- Median age
- 52State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $77,800State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $531/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Midwest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Midwest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Midwest the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $531 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $868 a month in housing costs.
Midwest median household income
The median household income in Midwest is $77,800 and the income per person is $39,210. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Midwest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 38.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.76
38.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Midwest has many vacation and second homes.
Midwest demographics
- Population
- 267
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Midwest ›
Education in Midwest
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Midwest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Midwest
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Midwest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | 267 | $77,800 | $63,900 | $531 |
| Kaycee | 280 | $45,000 | $183,300 | $1,107 |
| Homa Hills | 235 | $94,313 | $218,400 | — |
| Bar Nunn | 3,008 | $98,804 | $297,300 | $1,042 |
| Hartrandt | 975 | $67,835 | — | — |
| Evansville | 2,779 | $76,893 | $240,700 | $1,004 |
| Vista West | 953 | $91,850 | $468,300 | — |
| Mills | 4,390 | $50,656 | $174,400 | $1,073 |
| Casper | 58,839 | $70,218 | $260,400 | $1,009 |
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What is the median household income in Midwest, WY?
The median household income in Midwest is $77,800, 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 Midwest?
The median home value in Midwest is $63,900, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Midwest?
The median gross rent in Midwest is $531 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Midwest, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wyoming median; home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Midwest?
The median age in Midwest is 52 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Midwest?
The average commute to work in Midwest is 20 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Midwest?
The unemployment rate in Midwest is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Midwest?
10.4% of adults in Midwest 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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