What are the schools like in Pinedale, WY?

Pinedale is served primarily by Sublette County School District #1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Pinedale?

The median household income in Pinedale, WY is $95,120 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pinedale, WY?

Pinedale has an average high temperature of 28.0°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 76.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinedale, WY affordable or expensive?

Pinedale's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinedale is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $267,600 and the median rent is $1,251 per month.

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

Pinedale has a violent crime rate of 61.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 345.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinedale, WY a Good Place to Live?

Pinedale is a small town of 1,946 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $95,120 . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Pinedale stands out for solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Pinedale 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: 99.3

Pinedale's overall cost of living index is 99.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinedale costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pinedale, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$267,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,251	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,120	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pinedale's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.0 /100k

Property Crime

345.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pinedale is served primarily by Sublette County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinedale, WY	National Avg
School District	Sublette County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinedale sees average highs of 28.0°F in January and 79.9°F in July, with 11.9 inches of annual precipitation and 76.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinedale, WY
Average High — January	28.0°F
Average High — July	79.9°F
Annual Precipitation	11.9"
Annual Snowfall	76.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pinedale, WY	National Avg
Population	1,946	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cora, WY 9 mi Daniel, WY 10 mi Boulder, WY 12 mi Marbleton, WY 24 mi Big Piney, WY 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Pinedale

Pinedale, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82941

Pinedale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinedale, WY affordable or expensive?

Pinedale's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pinedale roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $267,600 and median rent is $1,251/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinedale, WY?

Pinedale's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinedale?

Public schools in Pinedale are operated by Sublette County School District #1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinedale, WY a good place to live?

Pinedale, WY has a population of 1,946, a median household income of $95,120, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Pinedale?

Pinedale averages 28.0°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.9 inches with about 76.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinedale?

Pinedale, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82941.

What is the population of Pinedale?

The population of Pinedale, Wyoming is 1,946 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinedale?

Key numbers for living in Pinedale: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $267,600, median household income $95,120, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.