Living in Wheatland, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheatland · Census data 2020–2024
Wheatland has 3,550 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $58,750 (23% lower than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $259,200, the median rent is $741/month.
Wheatland at a glance
- Population
- 3,550
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $259,200State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $741/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Wheatland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wheatland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheatland the median home value is $259,200, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Wheatland median household income
The median household income in Wheatland is $58,750 and the income per person is $35,915. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Wheatland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,859
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.20
Wheatland demographics
- Population
- 3,550
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,564
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheatland ›
Education in Wheatland
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Wheatland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheatland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Wheatland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 3,550 | $58,750 | $259,200 | $741 |
| Y-O Ranch | 120 | $109,773 | — | — |
| Chugcreek | 160 | $175,357 | $297,400 | — |
| Lakeview North | 100 | $235,417 | — | — |
| Guernsey | 754 | $50,114 | $224,300 | $1,037 |
| Chugwater | 228 | $68,475 | $295,000 | $643 |
| Fort Laramie | 252 | $39,615 | $100,000 | $1,023 |
| Lingle | 430 | $80,481 | $172,600 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in Wheatland, WY?
The median household income in Wheatland is $58,750, 23% 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 Wheatland?
The median home value in Wheatland is $259,200, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Wheatland?
The median gross rent in Wheatland is $741 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Wheatland, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wyoming median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Wheatland?
The median age in Wheatland is 39.8 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wheatland?
The average commute to work in Wheatland is 9 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheatland?
The unemployment rate in Wheatland is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheatland?
18.1% of adults in Wheatland 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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