Real Estate Investing in Laramie, Wyoming

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 36,632 • Albany County

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Should you buy in Laramie, WY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (58/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $253,857
Avg Monthly Rent $1,188
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Laramie Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Wyoming: Laramie has 3 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

clearly Laramie's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Laramie are lackluster. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Laramie a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$253,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Laramie, WY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Laramie, WY metro
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Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Laramie

2 Colleges 12,119 Students 1,254 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Wyoming
4-Year Public · 10,913 students
📍 ~1,254 students rent off-campus
C+
WyoTech
2-Year For-Profit · 1,206 students

Investor Insight: With 1,254 students living off-campus, Laramie has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Laramie, WY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laramie, WY

Is real estate in Laramie, WY a good investment right now?

Laramie, WY scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $254K and rents near $1,188/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Laramie, WY?

Expect elevated vacancy in Laramie, WY. Rents at $1,188/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical rental rate in Laramie, WY?

The typical rental in Laramie, WY commands about $1,188/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $254K purchase basis.

What kind of tenants rent in Laramie, WY?

Tenant quality in Laramie, WY ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $1,188/mo.

What is the typical home price in Laramie, WY?

Homes in Laramie, WY typically sell near $254K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

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