Living in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cheyenne · Census data 2020–2024
Cheyenne has 65,239 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $78,839 (3% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $333,700, the median rent is $1,118/month.
Cheyenne at a glance
- Population
- 65,239
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,839State: $76,176
- Median home value
- $333,700State: $309,700
- Median rent
- $1,118/moState: $992
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Cheyenne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cheyenne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cheyenne the median home value is $333,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,829 a month in housing costs.
Cheyenne median household income
The median household income in Cheyenne is $78,839 and the income per person is $43,625. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).
Housing in Cheyenne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,807
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.21
Cheyenne demographics
- Population
- 65,239
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 29,240
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cheyenne ›
Education in Cheyenne
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Cheyenne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cheyenne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Cheyenne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 65,239 | $78,839 | $333,700 | $1,118 |
| Fox Farm-College | 4,019 | $48,516 | — | $1,093 |
| South Greeley | 4,631 | $56,844 | $70,100 | $1,376 |
| Warren AFB | 2,936 | $69,432 | — | $1,579 |
| Ranchettes | 5,949 | $121,445 | $617,500 | $831 |
| Burns | 397 | $61,071 | $207,500 | $1,614 |
| Nunn | 358 | $111,875 | $348,700 | — |
| Wellington | 11,798 | $107,017 | $464,200 | $2,473 |
| Pierce | 1,201 | $61,250 | $330,400 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Cheyenne, WY?
The median household income in Cheyenne is $78,839, 3% higher than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cheyenne?
The median home value in Cheyenne is $333,700, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.
How much is rent in Cheyenne?
The median gross rent in Cheyenne is $1,118 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Cheyenne, WY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Wyoming median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cheyenne?
The median age in Cheyenne is 38.9 years (Wyoming: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Cheyenne?
The average commute to work in Cheyenne is 16 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cheyenne?
The unemployment rate in Cheyenne is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cheyenne?
33.6% of adults in Cheyenne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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