Markets/Wyoming/Riverton

Riverton, WY Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Riverton, Wyoming. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$331,075

+0.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.1%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
5mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Bottom 23% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.85x

In-migrants avg $41,333 AGI vs out-migrants $48,652

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Riverton are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Riverton Market Summary

Riverton, WY is in a stabilization phase with 0.4% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.12x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.12% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score70/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$64,646

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.2%
Base Case+0.4%
Bull Case+0.6%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Riverton, WY's primary climate exposure is wildfire (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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