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Rock Springs
  • Town in Wyoming
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Rock Springs

#14 in Best Places to Buy a House in Wyoming
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Rock Springs is a town in Wyoming with a population of 23,505. Rock Springs is in Sweetwater County. Living in Rock Springs offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rock Springs there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rock Springs and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    23,505
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $218,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $875
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      126.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      191.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      946.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      101.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Rock Springs

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,548
    National
    $69,021
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