Big Horn County, Wyoming Housing Market
In Big Horn County, Wyoming, the median home value is $216,500, with a median monthly rent of $823. This places Big Horn County at #1236 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #22 within Wyoming.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,034
- Establishments: 451
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 17
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,683 (avg $68,914)
- Outflow: 4,187 (avg $67,208)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Big Horn County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82431 | 419.0 | +15.13% | 2025 |
| 2 | 82401 | 283.0 | +4.20% | 2025 |
| 3 | 82435 | 353.2 | +1.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,500 | $346,991 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | $941 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.9 | 28.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Big Horn County is 37.6% below the Wyoming state average and 4.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $823/month is 12.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Big Horn County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.9%, compared to 73.6% in Wyoming and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | Georgia | $216,500 | $878 |
| Marquette County | Michigan | $216,500 | $949 |
| Lafayette County | Missouri | $216,500 | $928 |
| Wood County | Texas | $216,500 | $862 |
| Franklin County | Kentucky | $216,600 | $967 |
Other Counties in Wyoming
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara County | $221,500 | $605 | 61.8% |
| Weston County | $221,700 | $698 | 86.8% |
| Carbon County | $222,700 | $842 | 76.3% |
| Washakie County | $206,000 | $720 | 74.2% |
| Hot Springs County | $227,500 | $887 | 72.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).