Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Riverton

Affordability in Riverton, WY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Riverton is $921 and the median household income is $55,208 per year. About 45% of Riverton residents rent their homes, meaning nearly half the city is navigating the same rental market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Riverton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 736 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Riverton were mapped for flood risk; none fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Getting Around Riverton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Riverton rates 79 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 65. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Wyoming cities with limited fixed-route service.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 8 schools across 1 district serve Riverton, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other campus. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Riverton, WY

The median household income in Riverton is $55,208 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent in the city is $921 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose costs exceed what their budget allows. Riverton has 3 affordable housing properties covering 100 units across the city.

• Median household income: $55,208/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $921/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 3 assisted properties in Riverton have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.