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Dayton, WY

Dayton, WY.

Population: 1,077 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dayton, WY is $465,851 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $579,000 after a median 3 days on market. 2 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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$465,851

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$465,851
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$468,545
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
$579,000
Median list price
$536,750
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+82.9%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Tongue River High School, The Bridge 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, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.4%
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
35.0°F
Average high
43.0°F
Average low
26.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
135.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
79
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
415
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
687

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (40 mi)
National parks include
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Xingu Airstrip (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHERIDAN VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+216 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,996
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,518
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
192

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

How it compares

DaytonState medianUS median
Median home value$465,851$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$579,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,996$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 Dayton, WY?
$465,851.
What is the median sale price in Dayton, WY?
$579,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dayton, WY?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in Dayton, WY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,128/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dayton, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Dayton, WY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Dayton, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dayton, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dayton, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dayton, WY?
2 schools (2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dayton, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dayton, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dayton, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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