What kinds of homes are in Rock Springs, WY?
Rock Springs, WY has 10,678 (±350) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 541 homes per square mile of land.
64.4% are detached single-family houses.
6.6% are in buildings of two to four units.
11.7% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 10,678 (±350)
- Detached houses
- 64.4%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 6.6%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 11.7%
Homes in Rock Springs by building size
| Building type | Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 64.4% (±2.6 points) | 62.3% | 67.8% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.8% (±1.8 points) | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 2.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 4.6% (±1.6 points) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 4.3% (±1.3 points) | 3.2% | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 11.5% (±2.1 points) | 18.1% | 11.5% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Rock Springs, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Sweetwater County (8.3%).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (9.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Rock Springs
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs | — | 11.7% (±2.4 points) | — |
| North Rock Springs | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Green River | 14 mi | 5.9% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Superior | 17 mi | 0.0% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 38 mi | 0.0% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dutch John | 47 mi | 0.0% (±54.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manila | 49 mi | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Opal | 58 mi | 0.0% (±66.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 59 mi | 3.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Rock Springs, WY (0.0%), Green River, WY (5.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Sweetwater County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Springs | 11.7% (±2.4 points) |
| 2 | Green River | 5.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Bairoil | 0.0% (±53.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Granger | 0.0% (±39.7 points) |
| 3 (tie) | North Rock Springs | 0.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Superior | 0.0% (±49.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Wamsutter | 0.0% (±37.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rock Springs
How many homes are in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs, WY has an estimated 10,678 (±350) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Rock Springs houses or apartments?
64.4% are detached houses and 5.8% attached houses, while 18.3% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Rock Springs?
6.6% of homes in Rock Springs are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Springs city, Wyoming
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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