Apartments for rent in Thermopolis, WY

Thermopolis, a small town in Wyoming, has a population of approximately 3,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (26%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 45, skews older than most cities in Wyoming. Home ownership is more common than renting in Thermopolis, and 22% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $751 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Thermopolis will save around $1,900 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 18 minutes, the commute time for Thermopolis residents is faster than almost 70% of cities in Wyoming. Many residents (40%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used widely. Not many residents (4%) commute to work on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.

Many Thermopolis residents work in one of four industries: healthcare, entertainment, education, and agriculture. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Thermopolis workers earn an average annual income of around $62,000, around $10,000 less than those elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Thermopolis has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (10%) compared to the national average (5%). Furthermore, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.