Real Estate Investing in Dayton, Wyoming

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,134 • Sheridan County

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Should you buy in Dayton, WY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 30.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $465,851
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dayton Real Estate

Dayton (Wyoming) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Dayton's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Dayton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Dayton haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Sheridan, WY

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Avg Home Value
$465,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (WY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sheridan, WY metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sheridan, WY metro
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Days to pending
4.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Dayton, WY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayton, WY

What is the rental occupancy rate in Dayton, WY?

Rental vacancy in Dayton, WY is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How strong is Dayton, WY for real estate investors?

Our data puts Dayton, WY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $466K and rents around $900/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are tenants stable in Dayton, WY?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Dayton, WY. The rental market absorbs $900/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Does Dayton, WY favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Dayton, WY rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Dayton, WY?

Dayton, WY median home values land near $466K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $900/mo-per-month rentals.

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