Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
26%
Cody
Cody, WY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$710
Population
10,990
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Timeless cowboy spirit lives in Cody
Rural
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Historic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Tourism
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Named after the legendary William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the city of Cody, Wyoming lives and breathes classic Western character and mythology. Rodeos, cowboy museums, and historic frontier-era buildings give the community a distinctive personality that attracts droves of visitors every year. Vintage buildings fill the city’s downtown district, including old-fashioned saloons and classic storefronts now hosting everything from coffee shops to art galleries.
The city enjoys an ideal location to experience the stunning natural landscape of northwestern Wyoming, with incredible hills, forests, plains, and rivers all around and Yellowstone National Park just a few miles to the west Outdoorsy types will love the endless opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and kayaking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,754
Average: $81,720
Education
3,483
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,610
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cody has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cody, WY is $709 for one bedroom, $812 for two bedrooms, and $849 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cody has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$709/month
518 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cody, WY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Glenn Livingston Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
295 Students
Public
Grades K-5
295 Students
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
465 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Buffalo Bill State Park
- 7D Ranch
Airports
- Yellowstone Regional
Top Apartments in Cody
Houses for Rent in Cody
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.