Laramie, WY

City

Rent in Laramie

Median Gross Rent

$925

Rent-to-Income Ratio

30.8%

Renter Share

55.9%

Median Renter Income

$35,583

Avg Household Size

1.8

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $680
1 Bedroom: $739
2 Bedrooms: $903
3 Bedrooms: $1,397
4 Bedrooms: $1,162
5+ Bedrooms: $2,058

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 58.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 23.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 11.9%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.1%
$2,500+: 1.9%
No Cash Rent: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 24.6%
20-30% (moderate): 21.8%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 19.1%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 29.6%
Not Computed: 4.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $100,824
Renter Households: $35,583

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 61.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 24.2%
$1,500-$2,000: 8.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.1%
$2,500+: 0.9%
No Cash Rent: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Laramie

Imperial Heights / Wyoming

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources