Living in Shoshoni, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shoshoni · Census data 2020–2024
Shoshoni has 677 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $57,096 (25% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Shoshoni is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shoshoni at a glance
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $57,096State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Shoshoni a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shoshoni
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shoshoni the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,029 a month in housing costs.
Shoshoni median household income
The median household income in Shoshoni is $57,096 and the income per person is $27,931. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Shoshoni: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 299
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.98
Shoshoni demographics
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shoshoni ›
Education in Shoshoni
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Shoshoni have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shoshoni
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Shoshoni vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshoni | 677 | $57,096 | $112,500 | $775 |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | $921 |
| Arapahoe | 1,240 | $70,000 | $183,900 | $453 |
| East Thermopolis | 192 | $22,411 | $127,800 | $400 |
| Thermopolis | 2,709 | $65,208 | $211,400 | $835 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | $125,000 | $1,125 |
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | — | — |
| Lucerne | 567 | $61,806 | $351,900 | — |
| Hudson | 401 | $50,000 | $189,400 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Shoshoni, WY?
The median household income in Shoshoni is $57,096, 25% 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 Shoshoni?
The median home value in Shoshoni is $112,500, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Shoshoni?
The median gross rent in Shoshoni is $775 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Shoshoni, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Shoshoni?
The median age in Shoshoni is 38.6 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Shoshoni?
The average commute to work in Shoshoni is 24 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shoshoni?
The unemployment rate in Shoshoni is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shoshoni?
8.1% of adults in Shoshoni 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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