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WY area data

Cheyenne, WY

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Cheyenne.

Population: 94,953 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cheyenne, WY is $391,073 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $412,300 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,616/month. 40 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,073

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$391,073
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$391,286
House Price Index (state)
573.2 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$412,300
Median list price
$440,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
155
For-sale inventory
382
Sale-to-list ratio
80.0%
Active listings
115
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
158

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,616/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$855/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$963/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
40
Elementary schools
27
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Laramie County School District #1, Northeast Wyoming BOCES, Rite of Passage
Schools include
East High School, Carey Junior High School, Alta Vista Elementary, Arp Elementary, Baggs Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
F.E. Warren Air Force Base (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
61.1°F
Average low
33.1°F
Annual precipitation
15.8 in
Annual snowfall
64.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,783
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,067

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Laramie National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Radio Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER, POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,929
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,933
Average weekly wage
$1,156
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
556

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CheyenneState medianUS median
Median home value$391,073$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$412,300$381,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,616/mo$1,361/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,929$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cheyenne, WY?
$391,073.
What is the median sale price in Cheyenne, WY?
$412,300.
How long do homes take to sell in Cheyenne, WY?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Cheyenne, WY?
Typical rent: $1,616/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cheyenne, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail.
Is Cheyenne, WY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cheyenne, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cheyenne, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cheyenne, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cheyenne, WY?
40 schools (27 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cheyenne, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cheyenne, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cheyenne, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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