Living in Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star Valley Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Star Valley Ranch has 2,007 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $96,071 (26% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $561,700, the median rent is $1,955/month.
Star Valley Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 2,007
- Median age
- 53.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $96,071State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $561,700State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $1,955/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Star Valley Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Star Valley Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Star Valley Ranch the median home value is $561,700, 69% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,955 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
Star Valley Ranch median household income
The median household income in Star Valley Ranch is $96,071 and the income per person is $50,551. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Star Valley Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,221
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.23
Star Valley Ranch demographics
- Population
- 2,007
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 33.8%
- Households
- 902
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star Valley Ranch ›
Education in Star Valley Ranch
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Star Valley Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star Valley Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Star Valley Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Ranch | 2,007 | $96,071 | $561,700 | $1,955 |
| Thayne | 732 | $78,194 | $395,000 | $1,346 |
| Bedford | 482 | $129,792 | — | — |
| Nordic | 238 | $69,091 | $394,800 | — |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | $737,800 | — |
| Auburn | 284 | $131,000 | — | — |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | $621,600 | $1,313 |
| Alpine Northeast | 355 | $158,720 | $936,600 | — |
| Afton | 2,908 | $63,586 | $358,000 | $844 |
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What is the median household income in Star Valley Ranch, WY?
The median household income in Star Valley Ranch is $96,071, 26% 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 Star Valley Ranch?
The median home value in Star Valley Ranch is $561,700, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Star Valley Ranch?
The median gross rent in Star Valley Ranch is $1,955 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Star Valley Ranch, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 47 minutes.
What is the median age in Star Valley Ranch?
The median age in Star Valley Ranch is 53.3 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Star Valley Ranch?
The average commute to work in Star Valley Ranch is 47 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star Valley Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Star Valley Ranch is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star Valley Ranch?
36.3% of adults in Star Valley 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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