Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
22%
Riverton
Riverton, WY Area Guide
Savor the incomparable natural beauty of the Rendezvous City
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Located in the heart of Central Wyoming, Riverton sits at the confluence of the Little Wind and Big Wind rivers on the Wind River Reservation. Known as “The Rendezvous City,” Riverton boasts a strong sense of civic pride and residents often come together for a wide variety of community events.
Nestled between three mountain ranges, Riverton offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Local lakes and mountains provide exceptional conditions for activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and horseback riding. Riverton’s parkway trail system, six community parks, and numerous athletic fields afford even more recreational possibilities. The vast, dynamic Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are nearby Riverton as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,094
Average: $65,397
Education
2,453
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,535
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverton, WY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
209 Students
Public
Grades K-5
158 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
220 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
541 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
776 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
34 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 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.