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Best Cities for Rental Property in Wyoming

7 Wyoming cities ranked by estimated cap rate. The average cap rate across Wyoming markets is 2.7%, with median home prices averaging $477K and rents averaging $1,560/mo. Casper leads with a 3.1% cap rate at a $305K median price. Wyoming's low average property tax rate of 0.61% gives investors a significant cash flow advantage.

2.7%
Avg Cap Rate
$477K
Avg Price
$1,560/mo
Avg Rent
7
Cities Tracked

Wyoming Rental Market Analysis

Wyoming offers 7 investable rental markets tracked by CapRateCity. The state average cap rate of 2.7% is near the 3.81% national average. No cities pass the 1% rule at median prices, so value-add strategies are essential.

Prices and rents: Wyoming home prices average $477K, which is 43% above the national average of $333K. Rents average $1,560/mo. The most affordable entry point is Rock Springs at $285K, while Casper offers the highest cap rate at 3.1%.

Taxes and costs: Property taxes average 0.61% across Wyoming, below the 1.08% national average — a meaningful cash flow advantage that adds roughly $2,243 per year to NOI on an average-priced property. Casper has the lowest rate at 0.61%.Vacancy averages 5.2%, tighter than the national average — favorable for landlords.

Growth outlook: Population growth across Wyoming averages 0.80% per year, led by Casper at 0.8%. Home values are appreciating at 2.4% annually on average. Moderate growth provides a stable demand foundation.

Bottom line: Wyoming is primarily an appreciation market. Cash flow investing requires below-median purchases or value-add strategies. Consider whether the growth and appreciation potential justifies tighter margins.

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How Wyoming Compares to National Averages

Metric
Wyoming
National Avg
Avg Cap Rate
2.7%
3.8%
Avg Home Price
$477K
$333K
Avg Rent
$1,560/mo
$1,524/mo
Property Tax
0.61%
1.08%
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
5.6%
Pop. Growth
0.80%/yr
0.92%/yr

Wyoming Cities by Cap Rate Tier

3% – 4% (3)Below 3% (4)

All 7 Wyoming Cities Ranked

1
Casper, WY3.1% cap rate
$305K median$1,220/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
2
Cheyenne, WY3.1% cap rate
$380K median$1,500/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
3
Riverton, WY3.1% cap rate
$310K median$1,220/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
4
Gillette, WY2.8% cap rate
$320K median$1,190/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
5
Rock Springs, WY2.7% cap rate
$285K median$1,030/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
6
Laramie, WY2.2% cap rate
$360K median$1,140/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth
7
Jackson, WY1.6% cap rate
$1.4M median$3,620/mo rent0.61% tax0.8% growth

Other West States

New Mexico (12 cities · 5.0% avg)Alaska (2 cities · 4.1% avg)Arizona (17 cities · 3.5% avg)Hawaii (5 cities · 3.1% avg)Nevada (11 cities · 3.1% avg)California (38 cities · 3.0% avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wyoming a good state for rental property investing?
Wyoming has an average cap rate of 2.7% across 7 cities. The best-performing city is Casper at 3.1%. Average home prices of $477K are above the national average. Property taxes at 0.61% are investor-friendly.
What is the best city to buy rental property in Wyoming?
Casper leads Wyoming with a 3.1% cap rate, $305K median price, and $1,220/mo rent. The best city depends on your strategy — cash flow investors should look at the top of this ranking, while growth-focused investors may prefer Casper (0.8% population growth). Use the calculators on each city page to model specific deals.
What are property taxes like in Wyoming?
Property taxes in Wyoming average 0.61%, which is below the 1.08% national average. The lowest rate is in Casper at 0.61%. On an average-priced home of $477K, annual taxes are approximately $2,911.
How many Wyoming cities pass the 1% rule?
0 of 7 Wyoming cities (0%) pass the 1% rule at median prices. None pass at median prices, meaning investors should target below-median properties or use value-add strategies to improve returns. The 1% rule says monthly rent should be at least 1% of purchase price.

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