East Thermopolis, WY

This town of 231 residents needs 2 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
231 (2026)
Households
112
Median household income
$25,208 (2026)
Typical home value
$250,520
Owner-occupied
34%
Five-year housing need
2 units

Comparison to other Wyoming municipalities

East Thermopolis: $25,208 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$49K >$113K
East Thermopolis: None jobs to household ratio
<0.29 >1.97
East Thermopolis: No permit data
<0.2% >12%
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How affordable is this community?

In East Thermopolis, WY, the typical home price of $250,520 is below the Wyoming average of $320,674. At a median household income of $25,208 in East Thermopolis, WY, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $37,176 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

East Thermopolis, WY has roughly 112 households, though population has been declining at 0.6% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in East Thermopolis, WY is relatively mixed, with other as the most common type at 36%. In East Thermopolis, WY, renters make up the majority, with only 34% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?