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Cheyenne, WY — ZIP 82001

Population: 38,168 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 82001 (Cheyenne, WY) is $352,186 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,000 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,410/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,186

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,186
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+63.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$352,187
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$338,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+7.3%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
122
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,410/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
East High School, Carey Junior High School, Alta Vista Elementary, Baggs Elementary, Bain Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
F.E. Warren Air Force Base (5.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.9 in
Annual snowfall
64.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,227
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Radio Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
53.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,803
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,863
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
332

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 82001State medianUS median
Median home value$352,186$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$338,000$381,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,410/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,803$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 82001?
$352,186.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 82001?
$338,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 82001?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 82001?
Typical rent: $1,410/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 82001?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail.
Is ZIP 82001 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 82001?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 82001?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 82001?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 82001?
19 schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 82001 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 82001?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 82001?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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