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Laramie
  • Town in Wyoming
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Laramie

#1 in Best Places to Live in Wyoming
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Laramie is a town in Wyoming with a population of 31,501. Laramie is in Albany County and is one of the best places to live in Wyoming. Living in Laramie offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Laramie there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Laramie and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Laramie are above average.
    Population
    31,501
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $234,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $850
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      115.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      103.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      298.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,053.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      49
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      31%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Laramie

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,299
    National
    $69,021
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