Living in Purple Sage, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Purple Sage · Census data 2020–2024
Purple Sage has 489 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $55,432 (27% lower than the Wyoming median), the median rent is $892/month.
Purple Sage is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Purple Sage at a glance
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $55,432State: $76,176
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Purple Sage a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Purple Sage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Purple Sage the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Purple Sage median household income
The median household income in Purple Sage is $55,432 and the income per person is $16,444. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Purple Sage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 27.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.00
Purple Sage demographics
- Population
- 489
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 244
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Purple Sage ›
Education in Purple Sage
0% of adults 25 and older in Purple Sage have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Purple Sage
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Purple Sage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Sage | 489 | $55,432 | — | $892 |
| Clearview Acres | 273 | $62,054 | — | — |
| Rock Springs | 23,127 | $69,168 | $256,200 | $928 |
| Green River | 11,581 | $84,747 | $263,400 | $921 |
| North Rock Springs | 2,277 | $104,350 | $313,000 | — |
| James Town | 431 | $118,750 | — | — |
| Superior | 177 | $96,250 | — | — |
| Granger | 257 | $78,889 | $100,000 | — |
| Eden | 472 | $89,625 | $146,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Purple Sage, WY?
The median household income in Purple Sage is $55,432, 27% lower than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Purple Sage?
The median gross rent in Purple Sage is $892 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Purple Sage, WY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Purple Sage?
The median age in Purple Sage is 40.6 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Purple Sage?
The average commute to work in Purple Sage is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Purple Sage?
The unemployment rate in Purple Sage is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Purple Sage?
0% of adults in Purple Sage 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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