Sweetwater County, Wyoming Housing Market
In Sweetwater County, Wyoming, the median home value is $251,400, with a median monthly rent of $911. This places Sweetwater County at #880 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,408
- Establishments: 1,632
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 35
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,278 (avg $79,026)
- Outflow: 15,916 (avg $81,227)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Sweetwater County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82901 | 246.1 | +7.19% | 2025 |
| 2 | 82935 | 274.7 | +1.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | $346,991 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $911 | $941 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 28.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sweetwater County is 27.5% below the Wyoming state average and 10.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $911/month is 3.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sweetwater County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | $251,400 | $1,190 |
| Racine County | Wisconsin | $251,400 | $1,080 |
| Jack County | Texas | $251,200 | $960 |
| Floyd County | Indiana | $251,000 | $1,036 |
| Gooding County | Idaho | $250,900 | $880 |
Other Counties in Wyoming
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen County | $239,600 | $778 | 73.2% |
| Fremont County | $268,800 | $898 | 70.1% |
| Natrona County | $273,000 | $1,016 | 73.7% |
| Hot Springs County | $227,500 | $887 | 72.7% |
| Campbell County | $279,100 | $1,009 | 77.7% |
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).