Real Estate Investing in Sundance, Wyoming (82729)

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Crook County • Population: 2,357 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 82729 (Sundance, 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 35.9 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $414,767
Avg Monthly Rent $963
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,569
% Renters 27.5%

Market Analysis: 82729 Sundance

Investors eyeing 82729 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $415K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $415K asset, 82729 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

The gap between 82729 and stronger Sundance ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Put differently, 2,357 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

New investors are better served looking at Sundance's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 82729. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Sundance:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $963/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Gillette, WY Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Gillette, WY metro data
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Property Strategy for 82729

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
2.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$113,279/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $340,799 $1,070 2.3% +9.3% $170,399
3BR $380,306 $1,360 2.6% +7.9% $126,769
4BR $453,117 $1,760 2.8% +8.3% $113,279

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$432K$387K$342K$297K$252K$207KJan 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 82729 Compare?

Metric 82729 Sundance Gillette, WY Wyoming
Home Value $414,767 $414,767 N/A $359,462
5-Year CAGR 6.6% 6.6% N/A 6.2%
Avg Rent $963 $963 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.8% 1.8% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.6%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gillette, WY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $414,767
Monthly Rent $963
Price-to-Rent 35.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.8%
Cap Rate 1.8%
5-Year IRR 8.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
18.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.6%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 82729

Population: 2,357

💰 Median Household Income
$82,569
This area
$82,569
State
$76,105
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
27.5%
This area
27.5%
State
22.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.0%
This area
31.0%
State
-7.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
52.6 years
This area
52.6 years
State
-60.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.0%
This area
18.0%
State
25.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 94.3%
Other/Mixed 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
16.4%
This area
16.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.9%
This area
22.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.7%
This area
6.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 82729

A+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.1:1 Avg Class Size
$20,056 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Sundance Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
261 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,056 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Sundance Secondary School

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
193 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$20,056 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sundance, WY make sense for an investment property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Sundance, WY reflects its $415K prices and $963/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within WY.

Are tenants stable in Sundance, WY?

Sundance, WY draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $963/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the typical rental rate in Sundance, WY?

The typical rental in Sundance, WY commands about $963/mo monthly. That rent profile reliable cash flow against the $415K purchase basis.

How tight is the rental market in Sundance, WY?

Vacancy risk in Sundance, WY is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

What approach is best for Sundance, WY real estate?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Sundance, WY. The numbers - $415K homes against $963/mo rents - support that play.

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