At a Glance
Median Income
$76,286
$46,158 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
Zillow: $247,191
Median Rent
$915/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Wyoming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wyoming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wyoming a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wyoming residents earn a median household income of $76,286 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,158. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wyoming is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,191. Median rent is $915/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
42.6% of adults in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,111
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,176/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,286
Per Capita$46,158
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,800
Rent$915
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$247,191
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation571 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Wyoming was founded in 1885.
The median home in Wyoming was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.