The Town FilesLaramie, Wyoming
City in Albany County · population 31,407 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,500
- Household income
- $55,613
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 26.9
Laramie is a city of 31,407 people in Albany County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $319,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Wyoming towns, hipper than 97% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 96% of Wyoming towns.
How Laramie 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 Laramie is worth $319,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $55,613, which is more affordable than 16% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 44.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Laramie | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,500 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $925 | $902 |
| Median household income | $55,613 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 44.1% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Laramie
| People | Laramie | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.9 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.2% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 89.6% |
Weather in Laramie
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 8.2°F. About 10.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.1 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 217 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laramie since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 6, 2018 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Albany County since 1996
Albany County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2020 | Fire | FM-5375: Mullen Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2018 | Fire | FM-5241: Badger Creek Fire |
| July 7, 2015 | Flood | DR-4227: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Albany County
Albany County had 17,057 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,849 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Laramie itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Laramie
12 public schools with 3,741 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie High School | 9-12 | 1,111 | 15.4 |
| Laramie Middle School | 6-8 | 707 | 14.1 |
| Slade Elementary | PK-5 | 389 | 11.8 |
| Velma Linford Elementary | PK-5 | 259 | 11.3 |
| Snowy Range Academy (charter) | K-8 | 256 | 11.6 |
| UW Laboratory School | K-8 | 229 | 12.7 |
| Indian Paintbrush Elementary | K-5 | 227 | 11.4 |
| Beitel Elementary | K-5 | 215 | 12.6 |
| Spring Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 189 | 9.0 |
| Laramie Montessori Charter School (charter) | PK-6 | 103 | 12.9 |
| Whiting High School | 9-12 | 56 | 4.3 |
| Cathedral Home for Children | 4-12 | — | — |
Laramie questions
Is Laramie, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Laramie scores better for retirees than 37% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 4%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.9).
How much does a house cost in Laramie?
The median owner-occupied home in Laramie is valued at $319,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,613, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Laramie?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 8.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.9 inches of precipitation a year and 64.1 inches of snow.
Does Laramie get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laramie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 6, 2018. 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)