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Laramie, Wyoming

city · Albany County

At a glance

32,234
Population
$319,500
Median home value (all homes)
5% above U.S. median
$383,404
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$925/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$55,613
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
88.6%
Homes with broadband
83.39%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities21% below
Taxes71% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost49% below
For business: Wyoming is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
University of Wyoming Graduate degrees
WyoTech 2-year
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college42 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates56.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Laramie Economic Development
City of Laramie Community and Economic Development Department oversees planning, code administration, and related development activities. It supports planning, code enforcement, and building-related services for the city and its residents and businesses.
state Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council is the state economic development agency focused on leading economic growth in order to support business success, build resilient communities, and create opportunities for people to thrive. It supports strong communities so businesses can compete and families can stay together, working alongside local leaders, businesses, and communities in building strong, sustainable economies through innovative programs, resources, and partnerships.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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