At a Glance
Median Income
$52,414
$34,422 per capita
Home Value
$302,200
Zillow: $382,105
Median Rent
$933/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
130/100K
1,176/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.4% smoking rate
How Laramie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laramie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laramie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laramie residents earn a median household income of $52,414 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,422. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,666 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laramie is $302,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,105. Median rent is $933/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Laramie reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,176/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.8% of adults in Laramie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laramie has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population31,848
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,722/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,414
Per Capita$34,422
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
B
Home Value$302,200
Rent$933
Ownership44.1%
Zillow$382,105
Housing Units15,253
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property1,176/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation7,139 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Laramie was founded in 1868.
The median home in Laramie was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Laramie Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.