Sign In Register

Casper, WY Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Zoe Ross

Top 5 things I love about Casper

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low.

1 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Ava C.

Worst things about Casper nobody talks about

Random thought, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Casper sits at 292.6 per 100K. Median household income is $69,171, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families tha...

2 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Jordan F.

Casper is underrated, change my mind

OK so Been living here since 2020. With a population of 58,754, Casper is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

1 replies 27 upvotes living
Jordan F.

What surprised you most about Casper?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. With a population of 58,754, Casper is a smaller city. Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in ...

1 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Ruby N.

Relocating to Casper, WY -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

1 replies 5 upvotes moving
Alexa

Thinking about relocating to Casper from Raleigh

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 58,754 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if...

4 replies 18 upvotes moving
Ava S.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Casper?

Random thought, Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

19 replies 4 upvotes housing
Nolan H.

Housing in Casper compared to Miami

Alright, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

2 replies 27 upvotes housing
Zoe Robinson

Raising a family in Casper -thoughts?

Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. There...

3 replies 2 upvotes living
Ian King

What I wish I knew before living in Casper

OK so The median home value here is around $250,700, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Casper sits at 292.6 per ...

7 replies 2 upvotes living
Aiden Sanders

Is Casper getting better or worse?

First post here. Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech s...

5 replies 2 upvotes living
Ava S.

Things Casper needs to improve

Random thought, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

3 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Maya Ramirez

Best kept secrets of Casper, WY

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. Thoughts?

0 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Maya Ramirez

Casper job market vs Pittsburgh

Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective.

1 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Lucy R.

Pros and cons of Casper after 12 years

I work in automotive and Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which...

0 replies 28 upvotes living
Jordan F.

Career opportunities in Casper, WY

Curious what people think. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

3 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Eli Howard

Freelancing from Casper -experience?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Casper sits at 292.6 per 100K.

1 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Thomas

Is public transit usable in Casper?

OK so I'm originally from Chicago and Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life ...

17 replies 13 upvotes qa
Madeline Diaz

Best and worst neighborhoods in Casper

Random thought, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 58,754 people. Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be...

1 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Ian Alvarez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Casper?

Hey, Homes are going for about $250,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most fa...

2 replies 21 upvotes housing
Jackson Jones

Internet providers in Casper?

OK so I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

3 replies 26 upvotes qa
Thomas

Best hidden gems in Casper

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Casper sits at 292.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $250,700, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the ...

0 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Sarah G.

Commute times in Casper -how bad?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Casper? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely r...

14 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Brielle Allen

Best coffee shops in Casper?

Hi all, Median household income is $69,171, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $69,171 in Casper. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Thanks for reading. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you k...

2 replies 16 upvotes qa
Jordan F.

Is Casper getting better or worse?

Hello, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $964 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's n...

6 replies 18 upvotes living
Ava C.

Working in Casper -salaries realistic?

Alright, My partner and I are Rent is about $964/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public tran...

0 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Lucy R.

Casper is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $964 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Casper sits at 292.6 per 100K. With a population of 58,754, Casper is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Th...

0 replies 14 upvotes living
← Back to Casper Data