Special Interest
Housing in Sweetwater County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sweetwater County averages $911/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Wyoming median of $992 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sweetwater County FMR Area are $765 for a studio, $896 for 1‑bedroom, $1,046 for 2‑bedroom, $1,327 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,755 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $135 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sweetwater County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sweetwater County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Wyoming at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
