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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Cora Patel

Gillette job market vs Las Vegas

Hey folks, I've been here for 5 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,278 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots?

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Sophia E.

Is Gillette walkable?

First post here. We have two kids and With a population of 33,278, Gillette is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks for reading.

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Leah Scott

Is Gillette a good place to live?

Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough d...

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Sadie E.

Rent in Gillette getting crazy

Hey folks, I'm retired and Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $257,200 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Sadie E.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Gillette

Hey, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gillette sits at 134.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I...

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Henry

Rent vs buy in Gillette -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 9 years and You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Henry

Relocating to Gillette, WY -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,278 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Isaac Roberts

Best companies to work for in Gillette?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Gillette sits at 134.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. Median household income is $90,699, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. ...

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Aiden Jimenez

Most overrated things about Gillette

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 33,278, Gillette is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $257,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 33,278 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. C...

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Santiago Robinson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Gillette?

I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Gillette sits at 134.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 33,278 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honest...

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Cora Patel

Planning a move to Gillette -neighborhoods?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. TIA! The food...

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Isaac Roberts

Things Gillette needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 17 years and You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt w...

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portlandheart2022

Top 5 things I love about Gillette

First post here. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Gillette sits at 134.5 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned?

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Sophia E.

Job market in Gillette for tech?

OK so I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. Median household income is $90,699, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is ap...

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Isaac Roberts

Gillette housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $257,200, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Gillette sits at 134.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent ...

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Scarlett

Gillette quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $922/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $922 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but...

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Isaac Roberts

Top 5 things I love about Gillette

I work in manufacturing and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,278 people. Household incomes average around $90,699 in Gillette. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. ...

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