Sheridan, WY · Where the West Still Lives

Moving to or from Sheridan?

Northern Wyoming's most charming small city — at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains with a preserved historic Main Street, Sheridan Inn (Buffalo Bill's favorite hotel), and a reputation as one of the best-preserved western towns in America.

  • 18,000 City population
  • 32,000 Metro area
  • 1882 Founded
  • Northern Wyoming / Bighorn Mountains Region
What Sheridan Is Known For

Why people move to Sheridan.

  • Having one of the best-preserved historic Main Streets in the American West
  • The Sheridan Inn — Buffalo Bill's favorite hotel
  • Sheridan WYO Rodeo — one of the top outdoor rodeos in the country
  • King's Saddlery & King Ropes
  • Being at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains
  • Being a growing destination for ranchers, artists, and remote workers
Fun Fact

The Sheridan Inn was built in 1893 and was Buffalo Bill Cody's favorite hotel — he was a part-owner and auditioned performers for his Wild West Show from the hotel's wrap-around porch. The inn hosted US presidents, royalty, and celebrities during the early 1900s. It's still open today as a historic boutique hotel and one of Wyoming's most atmospheric accommodations. Sheridan itself has consistently ranked among the best small towns in the American West.

Neighborhoods

Where people live in Sheridan.

A quick guide to Sheridan's most moved-to neighborhoods.

  • Downtown / Main Street

    Preserved historic core with brick commercial buildings

  • Big Goose

    Residential neighborhood near the creek

  • East Side

    Newer residential

  • West Side

    Established family neighborhoods

  • Story / Big Horn (nearby)

    Small mountain towns

  • Ranchester (adjacent)

    Small town to the north

Things To Do

Where people spend their time in Sheridan.

  • Sheridan Inn Downtown
  • King Ropes & Trinkets Downtown
  • Sheridan WYO Rodeo Sheridan
  • Bradford Brinton Museum Big Horn
  • Bighorn National Forest West of Sheridan
  • Historic Sheridan Main Street Downtown
What To Know

Planning a Sheridan move.

  • Winter is severe; sub-zero cold and snow common December-March
  • Wyoming has no state income tax — significant advantage
  • California and Colorado migration has raised housing prices
  • Billings MT (2 hours north) is the nearest larger city
Common Questions

Moving in Sheridan: FAQ.

Is Sheridan still affordable?

Less than it used to be. Remote-work migration and ranching-lifestyle buyers have pushed median home prices up significantly since 2020. Still, compared to Jackson WY or Bozeman MT, Sheridan offers a better value. The trade-off is extreme remoteness — Billings MT (2 hours) is the nearest city with a major airport, and winter isolation can be significant.

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