Living in Laramie, WY
College town in Wyoming
Laramie is a college town in Wyoming, home to about 32,000 people, with 32,000 living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Laramie a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Mild summers: highs around 78°F
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.59% property tax
- Dog-friendly: 6 dog parks within 9 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Smaller job market: about 32,000 people live within 31 mi
- Few top-rated hospitals: no 4–5★ hospital within 31 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in Laramie: common questions
What is the cost of living in Laramie?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $375k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $1,340 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are below the US average (index 93, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Laramie?
Wyoming has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.59% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Laramie safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Laramie?
Laramie has long, snowy winters: winter days average around 34°F and summer days around 78°F, with roughly 64″ of snow a year.
Does Laramie get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from cold waves and flooding: 2 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.7 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Laramie?
The nearest major airport is DEN, about 111 mi away.
How Laramie scores
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