Living in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rafter J Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Rafter J Ranch has 1,293 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $160,705 (111% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $1,267,900, the median rent is $2,939/month.
Rafter J Ranch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rafter J Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 55.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $160,705State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $1,267,900State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $2,939/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Rafter J Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Home values 309% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rafter J Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rafter J Ranch the median home value is $1,267,900, 281% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,939 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,442 a month in housing costs.
Rafter J Ranch median household income
The median household income in Rafter J Ranch is $160,705 and the income per person is $72,610. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Rafter J Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.13
Rafter J Ranch demographics
- Population
- 1,293
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 599
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rafter J Ranch ›
Education in Rafter J Ranch
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Rafter J Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rafter J Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Rafter J Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafter J Ranch | 1,293 | $160,705 | $1,267,900 | $2,939 |
| South Park | 2,093 | $116,449 | $1,842,200 | — |
| Jackson | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,521,900 | $2,100 |
| Wilson | 1,113 | $142,367 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Moose Wilson Road | 1,535 | $137,500 | $2,000,001 | $2,094 |
| Hoback | 1,316 | $146,951 | $1,143,200 | — |
| Alpine Northeast | 355 | $158,720 | $936,600 | — |
| Victor | 3,067 | $77,267 | $617,300 | $1,405 |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | $621,600 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Rafter J Ranch, WY?
The median household income in Rafter J Ranch is $160,705, 111% higher 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 Rafter J Ranch?
The median home value in Rafter J Ranch is $1,267,900, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Rafter J Ranch?
The median gross rent in Rafter J Ranch is $2,939 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is Rafter J Ranch, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: home values 309% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rafter J Ranch?
The median age in Rafter J Ranch is 55.1 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rafter J Ranch?
The average commute to work in Rafter J Ranch is 14 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rafter J Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Rafter J Ranch is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rafter J Ranch?
67.3% of adults in Rafter J Ranch 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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