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Gillette, WY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Gillette.

Population: 43,436 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gillette, WY is $334,438 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,270/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,438

Median home value

-4.0%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,438
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+35.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$349,289
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
$275,000
Median list price
$406,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-14.1%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,270/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
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
20
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Campbell County School District #1, Northeast Wyoming BOCES, Youth Emergency Services Inc. - Administration Office
Schools include
Campbell County High School, Twin Spruce Junior High School, Hillcrest Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, Lakeview Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, winterWeather, coldWave, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes D
Flood risk level
Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.9%
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
46.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
177

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,127
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,549

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Devils Tower National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+146 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
10.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,555
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,384
Average weekly wage
$1,319
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

GilletteState medianUS median
Median home value$334,438$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,270/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,555$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 Gillette, WY?
$334,438.
What is the median sale price in Gillette, WY?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gillette, WY?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Gillette, WY?
Typical rent: $1,270/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gillette, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, winterWeather, coldWave, lightning, wildfire.
Is Gillette, WY in a flood zone?
Low (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone D; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Gillette, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gillette, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gillette, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gillette, WY?
20 schools (13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gillette, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gillette, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gillette, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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