Riverton, WY 82501 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Riverton, WY—82501

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$260,000

2.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,500

18.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.2%

Median Rent

$1,150

9.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$650

25.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$500

27.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,200

5.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Riverton, WY

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Riverton, WY is $260,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Riverton, WY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$260,000	2.5%
Single Family	$261,000	1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Riverton, WY

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Riverton, WY is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Riverton, WY is 1-bedrooms: $700, 2-bedrooms: $675, 3-bedrooms: $1,180, 4-bedrooms: $1,650. The most common rental property sizes in Riverton, WY are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.7% and 30.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,150	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$650	$700
2 Bed Rent	$500	$675
3 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,180
4 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,650

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.3%

1 Bedroom

18.7%

2 Bedrooms

40.7%

3 Bedrooms

30.7%

4 Bedrooms

8.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.8%

Property Listings — Riverton, WY

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Riverton, WY is 85. This is a decrease of -5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$298,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	81	37.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	37.0%
Days on Market	85	-5.0%

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Demographics — Riverton, WY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Riverton, WY has a population of 18,900, which has decreased by -3.8% over the past 5 years. Riverton, WY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,900	-3.8%
% Under 18	24.9%	-5.0%
% Seniors	16.8%	11.3%
% WFH	7.4%	48.0%
% w/ College Degree	20.9%	14.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Riverton, WY is a predominantly white area, with 71.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Riverton, WY is hispanic, making up 8.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.5% of the population in Riverton, WY, and this percentage has increased by 7.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	71.8%	0.1%
% Black	0.6%	-25.0%
% Hispanic	8.8%	-11.1%
% Asian	0.8%	700.0%
% Foreign Born	1.5%	7.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Riverton, WY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 230 mortgage originations in Riverton, WY, of which 58.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Riverton, WY. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	230
% Conventional Loans	58.0%
% Government Loans	42.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Riverton, WY

Riverton, WY lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	125
Total Units Section 8	125
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	93.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$650	$710
2 Bedroom	$430	$500	$930
3 Bedroom	$110	$1,200	$1,310
4 Bedroom	$0	$1,500	$1,500

Riverton, WY—82501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Riverton, WY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Riverton, WY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Riverton, WY

Demographics — Riverton, WY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Riverton, WY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Riverton, WY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Riverton, WY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Riverton, WY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$260,000
Median Household Income	$62,500

Riverton, WY—82501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Riverton, WY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Riverton, WY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Riverton, WY

Demographics — Riverton, WY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Riverton, WY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Riverton, WY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Riverton, WY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Riverton, WY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Shoshoni, WY

Hudson

Hudson, WY

Lander, WY

Kinnear, WY

Frequently Asked Questions

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