Housing decision brief
Campbell County, WY Housing Market
Campbell County screens as a higher purchase price, rent that needs comparison, a manageable tax-rate signal market. Use the page as a decision brief, not just a price lookup, because local income, taxes, and data confidence change how affordable the county really is.
13th lowest home value out of 23 Wyoming counties with data | 17th lowest rent out of 23
Median home value
$266,400
Purchase-price signal from Census ACS.
Median rent
$952/mo
Gross rent, including utilities where reported.
Monthly owner cost
$1,427/mo
Owner costs before individual loan terms.
Decision snapshot
Read this county in four signals.
Buy screen
2.8x
Median home value divided by local household income.
Rent burden
30.0%
At or above the 30% burden threshold.
Rent vs own
$475/mo
Median rent screens below owner cost.
Data confidence
1 note
Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
What Works
No signal
No strong positive housing signal was available in the current dataset.
What to Check
Crime data coverage
Crime data coverage is partial. Treat zero or low crime rates as incomplete until you check the source coverage.
Best Fit For
- Buyers comparing homes to local incomes
Poor Fit For
- Anyone treating reported crime rates as complete without source context
County vs State vs National
The county number only matters after you see the benchmark. These comparisons show where Campbell County is genuinely cheap, where it is average, and where the hidden cost may be.
| Metric | County | State | U.S. | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median home value Lower usually helps affordability. | $266,400 | $260,400 | $281,900 | Near state median2% above Wyoming county median |
Median gross rent Lower usually helps affordability. | $952 | $913 | $1,163 | Near state median4% above Wyoming county median |
Monthly owner cost Lower usually helps affordability. | $1,427 | $938 | $1,672 | 52% pressure52% above Wyoming county median |
Median household income | $95,253 | $70,855 | $74,755 | 34% favorable34% above Wyoming county median |
Effective property-tax rate Lower usually helps affordability. | 0.55% | 0.57% | 1.02% | Near state median3% below Wyoming county median |
Rent burden Lower usually helps affordability. | 30.00% | 25.00% | N/A | 20% pressure30.00% of renter income goes to rent. |
Income Fit
A low price only helps if local income can carry the monthly cost. This panel compares the county income base with rent and owner-cost thresholds.
Rent cushion
+$57,173
Median income minus rent threshold.
Owner cushion
+$34,096
Median income minus owner-cost threshold.
Affordability Advisory
This turns the raw housing numbers into income and buy-versus-rent screens.
Affordability verdict
For renters in Campbell County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $952/month in gross rent, with 30.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs own
Renters in Campbell County pay $952/month on average, compared to $1,427/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 33%.
Income needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $38,080/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $61,157/year. With a median household income of $95,253, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 30.0% of renter households in Campbell County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional context
Campbell County sits 6% more expensive than Carbon County ($894/month) in terms of median gross rent.
Better Counties to Compare
Similar counties are matched on home value, rent, income, and state context. This is more useful than a simple nearest-price list.
| County | Home Value | Rent | Why compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converse County, WY | $269,700 | $930/mo | Same-state comparison near $269,700 home value and $930/mo rent. |
| Uinta County, WY | $255,400 | $882/mo | Same-state comparison near $255,400 home value and $882/mo rent. |
| Natrona County, WY | $260,400 | $973/mo | Same-state comparison near $260,400 home value and $973/mo rent. |
| Sweetwater County, WY | $242,900 | $913/mo | Same-state comparison near $242,900 home value and $913/mo rent. |
| Crook County, WY | $276,800 | $881/mo | Same-state comparison near $276,800 home value and $881/mo rent. |
Data Confidence
- Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
Next Checks
Housing Questions for Campbell County
Is Campbell County affordable for buying a home?
Is renting or owning cheaper in Campbell County?
How much income do you need for housing in Campbell County?
What should I double-check before moving to Campbell County?
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.