In Platte, Wyoming, the median home price is $277,927, compared with the Wyoming median of $422,036; median household income is $67,718; the population is 8,612; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 28.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Platte at a glance
Population
8,612
Median Household Income
$67,718
Typical Home Value
$277,927
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
28.0
Avg Commute Time
15.8
About Platte
Platte has a population of 8,612. The median home value is $277,927, 34% below the Wyoming median. Median household income is $67,718 (11% below the Wyoming median). The most populated towns are Wheatland, Guernsey, and Glendo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Platte
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Wyoming
Every county in Wyoming, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Wyoming
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Wyoming by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Wyoming
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Wyoming
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Wyoming
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Wyoming
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Wyoming
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Wyoming
- 10Best school ratingsWyoming School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Wyoming
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Wyoming
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Wyoming
Platte at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Platte?
- Platte has a population of 8,612 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Platte?
- The median home value in Platte is $277,927. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Platte?
- Median household income in Platte is $67,718 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Platte in?
- Platte is in Wyoming.
- How many towns are in Platte?
- Platte contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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