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Sheridan, WY

Sheridan, WY.

Population: 26,310 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sheridan, WY is $434,602 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,225 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,517/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, avalanche, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,602

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$434,602
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.4%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$436,061
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
$409,225
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$274
1-year sale-price change
-13.8%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
113
For-sale inventory
270
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
156
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,517/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$887/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$893/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,168/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,952/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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sheridan County School District #2, Northeast Wyoming BOCES, Wyoming Department of Family Services
Schools include
The Wright Place, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Woodland Park Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, avalanche, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
58
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
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
45.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.9 in
Annual snowfall
33.2 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)
27
Days with Good air quality
320
Days with Moderate air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
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 (4.1 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)
+216 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,163
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,983
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
423

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

How it compares

SheridanState medianUS median
Typical home value$434,602$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$409,225$381,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,517/mo$1,361/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,163$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 Sheridan, WY?
$434,602.
What is the median sale price in Sheridan, WY?
$409,225.
How long do homes take to sell in Sheridan, WY?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Sheridan, WY?
Typical rent: $1,517/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sheridan, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, avalanche, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Sheridan, WY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sheridan, WY. 58 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 Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sheridan, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sheridan, WY?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sheridan, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sheridan, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sheridan, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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