Question 1

Is Powell, WY or Torrington, WY cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Torrington, WY is cheaper. The median home price in Powell, WY is approximately $290,900 and in Torrington, WY it is approximately $216,700 — a difference of $74,200.

Question 2

Is Powell, WY or Torrington, WY safer?

Accepted Answer

Powell, WY scores higher on safety. Powell, WY has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Torrington, WY has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Powell, WY or Torrington, WY more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Torrington, WY is more walkable. Powell, WY has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Torrington, WY has a Walk Score of 18/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Powell, WY or Torrington, WY?

Accepted Answer

Powell, WY has higher-rated schools. Powell, WY has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Torrington, WY has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Powell, WY or Torrington, WY?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Powell, WY	Torrington, WY
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$291K	$217K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$861	$739 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$64K ✓ Higher income	$63K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	18/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	45 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	6.8/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesOutdoor enthusiasts	Remote workersRetirees looking for low costFamilies seeking a quiet environment

Powell, WY vs Torrington, WY

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