Housing in Platte County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Platte County averages $781/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Platte County FMR Area are $825 for a studio, $851 for 1‑bedroom, $1,044 for 2‑bedroom, $1,359 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,724 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $263 increase for a 2-bedroom in Platte County shows a 34% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Platte County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Wyoming at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Chugwater

City
County
State
Miles
Laramie
WY
0.0
Laramie
WY
3.5
Laramie
WY
16.5
Laramie
WY
19.7
Laramie
WY
25.3
Laramie
WY
27.0
Albany
WY
27.7
Laramie
WY
27.9
Albany
WY
34.4
Laramie
WY
38.0
Laramie
WY
38.2
Laramie
WY
39.1
Albany
WY
40.4
Platte
WY
41.8
Goshen
WY
46.4
Goshen
WY
47.9
Albany
WY
51.7
Goshen
WY
57.8
Goshen
WY
62.0
Platte
WY
63.2
Albany
WY
63.7
Albany
WY
66.9

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