Are you
considering moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming but don’t know what to expect? In this
episode of Why Not, I’m going to share the who, what, where, when, and why of
moving right here to Cheyenne. We’ll look at the reasons people are choosing to
live here so you can see if this city is right for you.
Welcome To Cheyenne
Cheyenne,
Wyoming is located along Interstate 25 just north of the state line that it
shares with Colorado. This puts it only about 90 minutes away from world-class
skiing, hiking, biking, and other great attractions. One of the main reasons
that people choose to live here is the fact that there is no traffic, with the
average commute time for people in Cheyenne to get to work at about 14 minutes.
Another great
benefit to living in Cheyenne is that both the unemployment rate and the cost
of living have remained about 1% below the national average. This has resulted
in a little bit of a population boom with an increase of about 8% since 2020.
Military-Friendly
One of the
things that you'll quickly notice in Cheyenne is we're a very military-friendly
town. You're going to see our servicemen and women all over town. This is
mostly because Warren Air Force Base is located just at the edge of town.
An Air Force
base is an active military installation within the Air Force. It houses
approximately 4,000 servicemen and women, with an additional 5,000 of their
family members living off base in our communities. In fact, Cheyenne Regional
Airport was used by the military to land a variety of jets and bombers.
For this
reason, the airport can handle any size of aircraft. You can use that to your
advantage if you live in Cheyenne by flying directly from Cheyenne to other
locations. For example, if you're looking to get down to Denver in about 30
minutes, you can fly on United Airlines for about 90 bucks round trip.
What a lot of
people don't even realize is that the Cheyenne Regional Airport does not look
like Kitty Hawk. It's not a landing strip out in some farmer's ranch; it's an actual,
full-service airport that you can take advantage of.
The Cost Of Housing
Now that you
know the basics about our military-friendly town, let’s look at the cost of
housing. Housing costs will vary depending on which part of Cheyenne you live
in. Overall, though, housing in the city is considered very affordable.
To give you
an idea, the median average home price in Cheyenne right now is about $311,000.
Don't get me wrong; you could easily spend upwards of a million dollars if you
want to live just outside of town on one of the beautiful ranches that surround
the city. A good rule of thumb in Cheyenne is that as you go north or west, the
housing gets a little bit more expensive than if you were to live in the south
or the east.
That being
said, there are neighborhoods in the southwest part of the city that have had
the highest depreciation rates since the year 2000.
That Small-Town Feeling
Beyond the
affordability and convenience of being on two different interstate highways, one
of the reasons that people like living in Cheyenne is because of the small-town
feeling. You can really get to know your neighbors and other people in your
community.
Residents
here are going to be very friendly, and it's almost guaranteed that you're
going to go to the grocery store, buy a few things, and leave with a couple of
new friends. Or, you might show up at a restaurant and two people sitting there
are going to know you by name, say hi, and give you a wave. That is exactly the
type of community that Cheyenne is and probably the thing that people love the
most about living here.
Outdoor Activities And Frontier Days
However, don't
let our small-town feeling make you think that life here is boring, because we
are so much more than that. Cheyenne is well-known for its outdoor activities
and proximity to world-famous places like the VW Rec Center, Curt Gowdy State
Park, and Medicine Bow National Park. These natural areas give you access to
everything that you might want to do outdoors.
If you're
into skiing, there's plenty nearby. Snowy Range Ski Resort is continually
recognized by national ski publications for the consistently great snow,
genuine western hospitality, scenic beauty, and overall value. It’s nestled in
the stunningly beautiful Medicine Bow National Forest.
One more
thing that you will absolutely love (if you haven't experienced it yet) is the
rodeo. Cheyenne is famous for its rodeo, with Frontier Days as the city’s
biggest attraction. This annual rodeo draws thousands of rodeo people,
musicians, food trucks, beer vendors, face painters, and more. It lasts for the
better part of a week once a year. The best way that I can explain Frontier
Days is that it's Cheyenne’s Super Bowl.
Downtown Cheyenne
While we like
our traditional activities, trust me: Cheyenne isn’t all horses and cowboys.
There's a growing music scene, great restaurants, and other cultural activities
that people don't expect from such a western town. One place that you're going
to see that on display vivid and bright is the many life-sized murals scattered
around the city center areas.
As you're
downtown strolling around looking at all these great murals, stop off and get a
cold beverage at one of the local breweries or distilleries. There’s plenty to
do for all ages, whether you're eating, drinking, touring around checking out
the murals, or are in town for the rodeo. next year.
Experienced Wyoming Living In Cheyenne
I hope this
gave you a great glimpse into why people choose to live in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
We're not just a bunch of cowboys and ranchers on horses. We have plenty of
cultural activities and things to do. So whether you're a city slicker that
wants to go downtown to check out the murals and the breweries or you want to enjoy
outdoor activities like rock climbing and skiing, you can find all of that
here.
If you have
any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I’d be happy to connect with
you. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel so you never miss an episode of
Why Not, my show all about living in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Stay tuned to see what
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