Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Casper, WY metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Casper, WY metro area's all-transactions index changed +1.0% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.7% for Wyoming and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 319th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +39.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +336%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 319th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Casper, WY vs Wyoming and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Casper, WY: 436.1
- Wyoming: 423.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | WY | U.S. | Gap vs WY | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.0% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −2.7 pts | −2.0 pts |
| 3 years | +14.7% | +14.3% | +12.9% | +0.3 pts | +1.8 pts |
| 5 years | +39.5% | +41.6% | +41.3% | −2.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
| 10 years | +59.1% | +76.2% | +93.3% | −17.1 pts | −34.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +336% | +323% | +292% | +13.1 pts | +44.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Casper, WY area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 · Casper, WY area | WY | +1.2% | +39.6% | +338% | 83% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Casper, WY area
Casper, WY area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 7.7% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2013, about 5.2 years after the top. Today it sits +72.5% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.7% | Q2 2013 (5.2 yrs) | +72.5% |
| WY | Q2 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.7% | Q3 2014 (6.2 yrs) | +85.3% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Casper, WY area's index has changed +97.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | WY after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.8% | -0.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +4.4% | +4.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +12.5% | +14.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +14.4% | +26.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +97.0% | +91.1% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Casper, WY area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +326% | $1,276,552 |
| Q2 2000 | +246% | $1,039,334 |
| Q2 2005 | +124% | $672,014 |
| Q2 2010 | +84.9% | $554,796 |
| Q2 2015 | +55.8% | $467,418 |
| Q2 2020 | +48.3% | $444,803 |
| Q2 2021 | +39.5% | $418,507 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.7% | $344,012 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.0% | $302,946 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Casper, WY area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Casper, WY metro area shows changes of +1.0% over one year, +39.5% over five years, and +59.1% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +336% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Casper, WY area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −2.0 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −1.8 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.