Dayton Wyoming
Dayton, Wyoming · Tongue River & Mountain Gateway
Dayton, Wyoming by the numbers
Dayton, Wyoming real estate data for Q1 2026 — compiled from Sheridan County MLS records, March 2026. All figures reflect active residential listings in Dayton, WY.
Dayton, WY real estate market indicators
Dayton, Wyoming year-over-year performance metrics, Q1 2026.
| Metric | Current Value | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
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Median Sale Price
Single-family homes, Dayton, WY
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$338,000 |
+12.7% |
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Average Price per Sq. Ft.
Based on active listings, March 2026 — Dayton, WY
|
$192 |
+8.5% |
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Average Days on Market
Dayton, WY — all home sales
|
66 Days |
Stable |
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Median Days on Market
Mid-point of recent Dayton home sales
|
51 Days |
-16.2% |
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Active Listings
Properties currently on market in Dayton, WY
|
19 Properties |
-4.1% |
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Avg. Price per Sq. Ft. — Sheridan County
Sheridan County benchmark, Q1 2026
|
$242 |
+8.3% |
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Powder Horn Premium vs. County
Dayton vs. Sheridan County average $/sf
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-$50 / sf |
Value vs. County |
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Wyoming State Income Tax
Key driver of sustained out-of-state demand
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0% |
Ongoing Advantage |
Dayton, WY price per square foot analysis
Calculated from active single-family home listings in Dayton, Wyoming, March 2026.
Active Home Listings
Summary Statistics
Price / Sq Ft by Listing — Sorted Low to High
Active Homes · Q1 2026What’s driving Dayton home values
Key factors shaping the Dayton, Wyoming real estate market heading into spring 2026.
About Dayton, Wyoming
Imagine waking up to Bighorn Mountain views every morning, stepping outside to one of Wyoming's finest golf courses, then driving five minutes to a charming downtown full of great restaurants and local shops. That's everyday life at Powder Horn Ranch — Sheridan County's premier luxury golf community, surrounding the acclaimed Powder Horn Golf Club, designed by Dick Bailey and consistently ranked Wyoming's finest 18-hole course.
It's a lifestyle that's genuinely hard to replicate anywhere else. You're close enough to downtown Sheridan to grab coffee or catch a show, yet surrounded by nature at a scale most people only dream about — trout fishing in Little Goose Creek, hiking trails winding into the Bighorn National Forest, polo grounds minutes away, and ski slopes in winter. And with Wyoming's #1 ranked school district right here in Sheridan County, families don't have to choose between quality of life and quality of education.
Whether you're drawn to a move-in-ready estate on a fairway lot or a custom homesite where you can build exactly what you've envisioned, Powder Horn has it. Architectural standards protect the community's premium character — so your investment holds its value alongside neighbors who share the same commitment to quality. Add Wyoming's zero state income tax to the picture, and it's no wonder buyers from California, Colorado, and Texas keep choosing Sheridan. The data tells the story: median prices up 154.7% year-over-year.
- Bighorn National Forest GatewayHighway 14 to Burgess Junction begins in Dayton — direct mountain access
- Tongue RiverBlue-ribbon fishing & outdoor recreation along the Tongue River
- Mountain ViewsDramatic Bighorn Mountain views from throughout the community
- Small Town CommunityAuthentic Wyoming small-town character with strong community ties
- Tongue River SchoolsLocal K–12 schools within the Sheridan County system
- Big Game HuntingExcellent elk, deer & antelope hunting access from Dayton
About Chad Conley
I've spent years watching Sheridan's market evolve from a local secret to one of the most talked-about relocation destinations in the Mountain West — and I've helped buyers and sellers navigate every phase of that shift. Powder Horn Ranch isn't just a market I track on a spreadsheet; it's a community I know personally.
If you're relocating from out of state, I understand the questions you're wrestling with — I've heard them hundreds of times. What's the school district actually like? How does Wyoming's tax advantage translate to real dollars? Which lots in Powder Horn will hold value? I give you the straight answers, not the sales pitch.
Licensed with eXp Realty LLC (#15898), based at 820 W 12th St, Sheridan WY 82801. Market data sourced from Sheridan County MLS. This report is updated quarterly.
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