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Green River, WY

Green River, WY.

Population: 12,012 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Green River, WY is $297,278 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $333,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,032/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winter weather, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,278

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$297,278
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+39.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$297,615
House Price Index (state)
573.2 (+3.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$333,000
Median list price
$344,000
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+8.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,032/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$779/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$877/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$999/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Expedition Academy, Green River High School, Washington Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Truman Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.5 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
91
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,954
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Oregon National Historic Trail (21 mi)
National parks include
Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail, Fossil Butte National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
Greater Green River Intergalactic Spaceport (18 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SWEETWATER COUNTY
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-31 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,648
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,089
Average weekly wage
$1,408
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

Green RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$297,278$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$333,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,032/mo$1,361/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,648$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 typical home value in Green River, WY?
$297,278.
What is the median sale price in Green River, WY?
$333,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Green River, WY?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Green River, WY?
Typical rent: $1,032/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Green River, WY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, landslide.
Is Green River, WY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Green River, WY. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Green River, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Green River, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Green River, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Green River, WY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Green River, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Green River, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Green River, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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