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Average Rent in Uinta County, WY Rents rising 3.1% YoY🔻 Cheapest in WY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 20,605

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Market Overview

Uinta County, WY has rental prices ranging from $707/month to $1,531/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $711/month — 49% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $82,672/year, spending $711/month on a 1-bedroom represents 10% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Uinta County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $933/month, Uinta County ranks #23 most expensive of the 23 cities tracked in Wyoming — more affordable than 60% of all US cities in our data.

The Uinta County Rental Market

The Uinta County, WY area has a population of about 20,605 and 24% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Uinta County, WY have risen by $28/month (3.1%) over the past year, from $905 to $933. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Uinta County, WY without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,440. The local median household income of $82,672 exceeds that threshold by $54,232, making Uinta County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Uinta County, WY has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$707
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$711
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$933
3.1% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,307
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,531
Affordable
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Is Uinta County, WY Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$37,320/year
Local median income: $82,672
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $933/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in WYlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Cheyenne$782$903$1,141$1,599
Casper$755$868$1,062$1,488
Campbell County$791$876$979$1,290
Sweetwater County$816$821$1,003$1,248
Fremont County$707$711$933$1,306
Albany County$712$808$990$1,387

Rent or Buy in Uinta County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Uinta County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$933/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $933/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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