The story of this market
The typical home in Dayton, Wyoming sells for about $333,500, or $206 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5%
WY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Dayton, Wyoming
Dayton's housing market remains tight with low inventory and steady demand, driven by its high quality of life and proximity to mountain recreation. Prices have seen consistent year-over-year growth, reflecting the town's desirability as a stable, low-crime community. The market is characterized by high owner-occupancy and limited rental availability, keeping the overall sentiment positive.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Dayton yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 1.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides vast acreage for hiking, camping, and winter sports. It is the primary driver of recreational demand in the region.
Offers local fishing and scenic views. It is a central natural feature that defines the town's geography and recreational appeal.
Dayton is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, high-quality-of-life environment. It is less suited for those requiring a dense urban commute or high-frequency public transit, as the lifestyle is centered on mountain access and community stability.
Schools serving Dayton are part of the Sheridan County School District, which is generally regarded for high academic standards and small class sizes. The local educational environment is characterized by strong community support and high graduation rates.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with U.S. Highway 14 serving as the primary corridor. There is no public transit system within the town limits.
Dayton serves as a gateway to the Bighorn National Forest, offering immediate access to world-class hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling. The town's small-town atmosphere is complemented by local parks and proximity to the Tongue River.
The rental market is extremely limited due to the small housing stock and high owner-occupancy rate. Vacancy pressure is high for prospective tenants, and short-term rentals are increasingly common given the town's proximity to mountain recreation.
The economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and small-scale local services. It maintains a stable, low-unemployment environment with strong ties to the broader Sheridan County economy.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, agriculture, and proximity to Sheridan's employment hub. Infrastructure development is steady but limited by the town's small geographic footprint and commitment to preserving its rural character.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintaining the town's historic character. No major large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects are currently under construction.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level taxing districts, including school and fire protection districts. There are no significant MUD or PID structures reported.
Dayton experiences very low levels of reported crime, consistent with the rural character of northern Sheridan County. Regional comparisons indicate it is significantly safer than the national average.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to its proximity to the Bighorn National Forest, requiring residents to maintain defensible space. Flood risks are generally localized to areas near the Tongue River.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the remote nature of the region. Market health is stable, though coverage availability can be sensitive to national wildfire trends.
Wyoming does not levy a state individual income tax, and Dayton residents benefit from this favorable tax climate. Property taxes are assessed at the county level, with the town's municipal tax rate remaining low to support local services.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables for Dayton city, Wyoming.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.