Living in Opal, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Opal · Census data 2020–2024
Opal has 77 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median home value is $106,300.
Opal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Opal at a glance
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 59.3State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $309,700
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Opal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Opal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Opal the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Opal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 57.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.57
57.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Opal has many vacation and second homes.
Opal demographics
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 30
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Opal ›
Education in Opal
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Opal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Opal
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Opal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal | 77 | — | $106,300 | — |
| Diamondville | 665 | $65,962 | $144,600 | $642 |
| Kemmerer | 2,972 | $76,626 | $178,900 | $824 |
| Granger | 257 | $78,889 | $100,000 | — |
| Lyman | 1,858 | $101,190 | $288,500 | $1,150 |
| Mountain View | 1,170 | $98,188 | $270,400 | $828 |
| La Barge | 337 | $67,143 | $208,300 | — |
| Cokeville | 370 | $69,375 | $244,800 | $950 |
More for people moving to Opal
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What is the average home price in Opal?
The median home value in Opal is $106,300, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
Is Opal, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Opal?
The median age in Opal is 59.3 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Opal?
The average commute to work in Opal is 37 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Opal?
The unemployment rate in Opal is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Opal?
10.8% of adults in Opal 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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