What are the schools like in Lander, WY?

Lander is served primarily by Fremont County School District # 1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lander?

The median household income in Lander, WY is $62,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Lander, WY?

Lander has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.6 inches.

Lander, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lander, WY affordable or expensive?

Lander's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lander is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $285,700 and the median rent is $859 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lander, WY?

Lander has a violent crime rate of 216.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1113.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lander, WY a Good Place to Live?

Lander is a small town of 7,561 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $62,958 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Lander stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lander is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lander city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.6

Lander's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lander costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lander, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$285,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$859	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lander's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

216.5 /100k

Property Crime

1113.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lander is served primarily by Fremont County School District # 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lander, WY	National Avg
School District	Fremont County School District # 1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lander sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation and 66.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lander, WY
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	66.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lander, WY	National Avg
Population	7,561	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lander vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lander, WY affordable or expensive?

Lander's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lander roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $285,700 and median rent is $859/month.

What is the crime rate in Lander, WY?

Lander's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lander?

Public schools in Lander are operated by Fremont County School District # 1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lander, WY a good place to live?

Lander, WY has a population of 7,561, a median household income of $62,958, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lander?

Lander averages 32.8°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches with about 66.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lander?

The population of Lander, Wyoming is 7,561 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lander?

Key numbers for living in Lander: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $285,700, median household income $62,958, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lander side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.