Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Cheyenne.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne, WY has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 90 (below the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $311,200 and median rent about $1,035, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $77,176. Typical commute is 17 minutes; summer highs average 81°F. Violent-offense rates run about 341.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 90U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $311,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,035U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $77,176U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 2.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 17 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 341.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Cheyenne compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 65,704City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $77,176Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 90ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year10% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $311,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($303,400)U.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,035City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year23% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 2.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 20261.6 pts below U.S. avgU.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 17 min32% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 341.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)42% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3099.2annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)Near U.S. avg (3087.9)U.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 18°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 15.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals53% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 264As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Cheyenne grew 9.9% from 59,778 in 2010 to 65,704 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Cheyenne expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Cheyenne runs 10 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 90 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $311,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,035 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Cheyenne?
Budget first around $1,035/month rent or $311,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $311,200
- Median rent $1,035/month
- Median household income $77,176
What is the job market like in Cheyenne?
Labor-market context for Cheyenne: unemployment 2.6% and median income $77,176. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 2.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $77,176
How long is the typical commute in Cheyenne?
Plan on roughly 17 minutes each way in Cheyenne. Walk Score estimates around 28 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 17 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Cheyenne safer than similar U.S. cities?
Cheyenne's FBI-derived violent rate (~341.1/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 341.1 per 100k
- Property 3099.2 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne's climate profile: 81°F summer peaks, 18°F winter mornings, 15.4" annual rainfall, and 264 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 18°F
- 15.4 in rain · 264 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Cheyenne, Wyoming will find roughly 65,704 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $77,176, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 90 — below the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,035 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Cheyenne is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Cheyenne with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
High, dry basins and energy employment cycles set the local tempo. Winter lows around 18°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Plan on roughly 17 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 28. A recent county unemployment reading near 2.6% suggests a relatively tight local labor market. Violent-offense rates around 341.1 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Cheyenne city, 1600000US5613900) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Laramie County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024018 CHEYENNE) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10