The Town FilesCheyenne, Wyoming
City in Laramie County · population 65,132 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,700
- Household income
- $78,839
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 66 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 38.9
Cheyenne is a city of 65,132 people in Laramie County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $333,700, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 95% of Wyoming towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Wyoming towns.
How Cheyenne ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cheyenne is worth $333,700, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $78,839, which is more affordable than 40% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,118 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cheyenne | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,700 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,118 | $902 |
| Median household income | $78,839 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Cheyenne
| People | Cheyenne | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 16.0 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.6% |
Weather in Cheyenne
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 16.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.6 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cheyenne since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 16, 1979 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 367 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Laramie County since 1996
Laramie County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | Fire | FM-5490: Happy Jack Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 1985 | Flood | DR-740: Severe Storms, Hail & Flooding |
| July 19, 1979 | Tornado | DR-591: Severe Storms & Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Laramie County
Laramie County had 48,244 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,961 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Cheyenne itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Cheyenne
39 public schools with 13,566 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | 9-12 | 1,506 | 15.2 |
| Central High School | 9-12 | 1,284 | 14.1 |
| South High School | 9-12 | 1,159 | 14.3 |
| Carey Junior High School | 7-8 | 836 | 15.5 |
| Johnson Junior High School | 7-8 | 640 | 11.9 |
| McCormick Junior High School | 7-8 | 619 | 13.5 |
| Meadowlark Elementary | 5-6 | 485 | 16.2 |
| Prairie Wind Elementary | K-6 | 443 | 14.3 |
| Pioneer Park Elementary | PK-6 | 381 | 13.6 |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary | K-6 | 353 | 13.6 |
| Afflerbach Elementary | PK-6 | 343 | 10.1 |
| Baggs Elementary | PK-6 | 324 | 12.0 |
Towns near Cheyenne
- Fox Farm-College, WY1.4 mi · 3,876 people · home —
- South Greeley, WY2.5 mi · 4,733 people · home $70,100
- Warren AFB, WY3.5 mi · 2,863 people · home —
- Ranchettes, WY6.4 mi · 6,199 people · home $617,500
Cheyenne questions
Is Cheyenne, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cheyenne scores better for retirees than 21% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 11%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Cheyenne?
The median owner-occupied home in Cheyenne is valued at $333,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,839, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,118 a month.
What is the weather like in Cheyenne?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.0 inches of precipitation a year and 65.6 inches of snow.
Does Cheyenne get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cheyenne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 16, 1979. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)