The story of this market
The typical home in Afton, Wyoming sells for about $375,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $844 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.
Afton, Wyoming
The Afton housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with median prices declining year-over-year and sales volume remaining low. High days on market and limited inventory suggest a cautious environment for both buyers and sellers in this rural mountain market.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Afton 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.
Median prices moved down 10.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 9.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 9.9% — 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, hunting, and winter sports, serving as a primary draw for residents and visitors.
Afton is well-suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a small-town lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains, as well as local workers who prioritize proximity to the Star Valley regional hub over urban amenities.
Schools in the area are generally characterized by their rural setting and connection to the Lincoln County School District, though specific performance ratings are not determinable in this report.
Transportation is primarily reliant on U.S. Highway 89, which serves as the main corridor connecting Afton to other communities in the valley and beyond.
Afton serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering residents immediate access to hiking, snowmobiling, and fishing in the surrounding Star Valley landscape.
The rental market in Afton is characterized by limited inventory and a significant share of rent-burdened households, with vacancy pressure remaining tight due to the town's role as a regional employment center.
The local economy is anchored by regional services, agriculture, and tourism, with momentum tied to the steady population growth of the Star Valley area.
Economic momentum in Afton is driven by its role as a regional hub in Star Valley, with growth tied to local services, tourism, and agricultural support, though major corporate infrastructure projects are not currently reported.
Parcels in Afton are subject to Lincoln County School District levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Crime data for Afton is not specifically reported in a way that allows for a distinct regional comparison, and current trends are not determinable from available public records.
Afton is situated in a mountainous region where wildfire risk and winter weather conditions are primary environmental considerations for property owners and insurance providers.
Property insurance in the region is influenced by wildfire risk and the costs associated with insuring mountain-town residential structures.
Property taxes in Afton are governed by Lincoln County assessment practices, which utilize a mill levy system applied to the assessed value of real property; specific exemptions for primary residences may apply under Wyoming state law.
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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and associated aggregators.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.