Living in Powell, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Powell · Census data 2020–2024
Powell has 6,503 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $63,523 (17% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $289,400, the median rent is $764/month.
Powell at a glance
- Population
- 6,503
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $63,523State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $289,400State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Powell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Wyoming median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Powell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Powell the median home value is $289,400, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,496 a month in housing costs.
Powell median household income
The median household income in Powell is $63,523 and the income per person is $39,220. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Powell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,772
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.14
Powell demographics
- Population
- 6,503
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 2,713
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Powell ›
Education in Powell
35.6% of adults 25 and older in Powell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Powell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Powell vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Powell
Powell ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Powell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Powell, WY?
The median household income in Powell is $63,523, 17% 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 Powell?
The median home value in Powell is $289,400, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Powell?
The median gross rent in Powell is $764 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Powell, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Wyoming median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Powell?
The median age in Powell is 32.5 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Powell?
The average commute to work in Powell is 18 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Powell?
The unemployment rate in Powell is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Powell?
35.6% of adults in Powell 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.
Last updated: