Evanston, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Uinta County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,803 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$76,569 Median Income $32,295 per capita
$236,400 Home Value $316,451 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
372 Violent Crime/100K 1,632 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,569 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Evanston, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,569
2% above
$32,295 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
16% below
Zillow: $316,451
Median Rent
$841/mo
28% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
2% below
1,632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Evanston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Evanston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
84%
Rent
72%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evanston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Evanston residents earn a median household income of $76,569 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,295. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Evanston is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,451. Median rent is $841/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Evanston reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,632/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Evanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Evanston has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.

Data Overview

People

Population11,803
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,569
Per Capita$32,295
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,115M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,400
Rent$841
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$316,451
Housing Units5,330
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent372/100K
Property1,632/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI7 (Good)
Elevation6,780 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Evanston was founded in 1868.
The median home in Evanston was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.362 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.