Living in Story, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Story · Census data 2020–2024
Story has 1,054 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $113,590 (49% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $437,200.
Story is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Story at a glance
- Population
- 1,054
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $113,590State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $437,200State: $309,700
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Story a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Story
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Story the median home value is $437,200, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,955 a month in housing costs.
Story median household income
The median household income in Story is $113,590 and the income per person is $43,041. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Story: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 727
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 43.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.56
43.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Story has many vacation and second homes.
Story demographics
- Population
- 1,054
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 412
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Story ›
Education in Story
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Story have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Story
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Story vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 1,054 | $113,590 | $437,200 | — |
| Big Horn | 259 | $181,121 | $1,587,800 | — |
| Powder Horn | 702 | $110,096 | $949,800 | — |
| Sheridan | 19,285 | $62,867 | $340,600 | $936 |
| Buffalo | 4,572 | $62,629 | $300,500 | $1,019 |
| Ranchester | 1,277 | $69,464 | $326,900 | $763 |
| Clearmont | 104 | $75,000 | — | $1,125 |
| Dayton | 992 | $75,066 | $333,500 | $877 |
| Parkman | 389 | $65,674 | $630,400 | — |
More for people moving to Story
Story ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Story: FAQ
What is the median household income in Story, WY?
The median household income in Story is $113,590, 49% 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 Story?
The median home value in Story is $437,200, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
Is Story, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Story?
The median age in Story is 45.7 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Story?
The average commute to work in Story is 17 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Story?
The unemployment rate in Story is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Story?
33.3% of adults in Story 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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