Living in Torrington, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Torrington · Census data 2020–2024
Torrington has 6,182 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $47,902 (37% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $197,500, the median rent is $901/month.
Torrington at a glance
- Population
- 6,182
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,902State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $197,500State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $901/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Torrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Torrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Torrington the median home value is $197,500, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,127 a month in housing costs.
Torrington median household income
The median household income in Torrington is $47,902 and the income per person is $32,675. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Torrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,752
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.13
Torrington demographics
- Population
- 6,182
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 2,503
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Torrington ›
Education in Torrington
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Torrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Torrington
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Torrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | $197,500 | $901 |
| Lingle | 430 | $80,481 | $172,600 | $784 |
| Yoder | 231 | $48,750 | $162,500 | $1,275 |
| Lyman | 291 | $55,047 | $68,300 | $782 |
| Morrill | 880 | $47,143 | $141,400 | $910 |
| Mitchell | 1,962 | $54,150 | $122,300 | $953 |
| Fort Laramie | 252 | $39,615 | $100,000 | $1,023 |
| LaGrange | 398 | $48,110 | $105,400 | $580 |
| Scottsbluff | 14,376 | $56,359 | $137,700 | $966 |
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What is the median household income in Torrington, WY?
The median household income in Torrington is $47,902, 37% 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 Torrington?
The median home value in Torrington is $197,500, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Torrington?
The median gross rent in Torrington is $901 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Torrington, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Torrington?
The median age in Torrington is 39.8 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Torrington?
The average commute to work in Torrington is 14 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Torrington?
The unemployment rate in Torrington is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Torrington?
19.2% of adults in Torrington 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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