At a Glance
Median Income
$71,601
$38,080 per capita
Home Value
$321,800
Zillow: $388,382
Median Rent
$870/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.8% smoking rate
How Lander Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lander a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lander residents earn a median household income of $71,601 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,080. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,849 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lander is $321,800 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,382. Median rent is $870/month, with 30.4% 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 1972.
Education
42.7% of adults in Lander hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lander has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population7,565
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,601
Per Capita$38,080
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A
Home Value$321,800
Rent$870
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$388,382
Housing Units3,226
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death16,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,420 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lander was founded in 1890.
The median home in Lander was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.