Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Gillette, WY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,054
Population
32,449
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Saddle up and enjoy the ride in this historic western town
Parks
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Golf
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Mountains
Grab your cowboy boots and head to the saloon because this historic western town is everything you’d imagine it to be. Filled with rolling hills, sprawling plains, mountainous terrain, and well-known bison ranches, Gillette is the epitome of a Wyoming suburb. It sounds like the ideal blend of natural landscape, and from where we’re standing, it just might be.
Gillette is situated in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, nestled between the Bighorn Mountains and the Black Hills in the Powder River Basin. Known for its production of the nation’s coal, it’s often referred to as the “Energy Capital of the Nation.” Though coal influenced its name, the supportive community and rich history is what keeps this suburb thriving. Residents of Gillette appreciate the abundance of city parks filled with athletic fields, dog parks, small lakes, and nature trails, not to mention the nearby golf courses.
Affordable living is key to the city with an abundance of apartments, various condos, and a few houses for rent. Gillette’s residential streets are safe, family-friendly, and come with stunning scenic views of the mountainous terrain right outside your front door.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,033
Average: $96,529
Education
5,620
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,986
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gillette has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Gillette, WY is $1,269 for a studio, $1,038 for one bedroom, $1,176 for two bedrooms, and $1,351 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gillette has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,038/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gillette, 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
Public
Grades PK-5
258 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
258 Students
Public
Grades K-5
544 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Sage Valley Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
666 Students
Powder River Basin Children's Center
Public
Grades K-12
1 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,187 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
146 Students
Powder River Basin Children's Center
Public
Grades K-12
1 Students
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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 June 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.