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Casper, WY

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Casper.

Population: 72,922 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Casper, WY is $324,211 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,369/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, avalanche, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,211

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,211
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$324,211
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$332,500
Median list price
$341,483
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
275
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
104

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,369/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Natrona County School District #1, Wyoming Behavioral Institute - Administration Office
Schools include
Casper Classical Academy, Natrona County High School, Dean Morgan Middle School, Crest Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.5°F
Average high
58.5°F
Average low
32.8°F
Annual precipitation
14.8 in
Annual snowfall
76.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
20
Highest AQI recorded (year)
102

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,881

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
American Falconry Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BANNER WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER, SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, WYOMING BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,721
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,778
Average weekly wage
$1,137
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CasperState medianUS median
Median home value$324,211$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$332,500$381,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,369/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,721$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Casper, WY?
$324,211.
What is the median sale price in Casper, WY?
$332,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Casper, WY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Casper, WY?
Typical rent: $1,369/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Casper, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Casper, WY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Casper, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Casper, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Casper, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Casper, WY?
26 schools (18 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Casper, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Casper, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Casper, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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