Cheyenne : Wyoming

What Cheyenne is like for active adults

Cheyenne is the capital and largest city (57,000 people) of the great state of Wyoming and an interesting place to retire. The city was an early western town and became very important when the major east/west railroad came through town. The city has a lower than an average cost of living, and in fact was named by U.S. News as the #1 most tax-friendly town in the U.S. in 2008. Part of Cheyenne's attraction is no state income tax, making it a tax-friendly place to retire (Wyoming has significant revenues from energy produced in the state). Cheyenne's Mayor made headlines in 2008 when he announced hiring freezes and other cost-saving measures to help keep budgetary pressures in check. Laramie County Community College is in Cheyenne.

Average real estate prices have dipped from a high of about $200,000 to the $170's in 2009. Places with acreage will be much more. Retirees can live in town or in developments on the outskirts. Or if more adventurous, can live on a ranch or ranchette out of town.

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What is special about this retirement community

One of US News & World Reports's 10 most tax-friendly towns in America (2008). Frontier Days and its huge outdoor rodeo. Cheyenne has a fascinating railroad history with a display of some of the biggest steam locomotives ever built - the Union Pacific Big Boy locomotives. They could typically carry 100 railroad cars over the Rockies at 50 mph. Downtown historical district

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What is not special about this retirement community

When you live in Wyoming you are a long drive from just about everything.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who like the outdoors, a manageable-sized town, and the thrill of living in the west

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Local economy is driven by

Construction and the state government's presence here drive the economy.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Cheyenne is located east of the nearest mountains in southeastern Wyoming. It is only 50 miles north of Loveland Colorado. Cheyenne is on the plains, although there are mountains to the west and north. It is dry in summer and a fair amount of snow in winter

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Cultural environment

Frontier Days is a big annual attraction and provides the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. Laramie County Community College provides some culture. Union Pacific Depot and the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are prominent local attractions.

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Medical facilities

United Medical Center is the main hospital in Cheyenne

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Transportation

Cheyenne has great transportation resources, particularly considering its location. It is on I-80, has an Amtrak station, local airport, and only 50 miles from the Loveland/Fort Collins airport.

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Valuable Links

City of Cheyenne
Top 10 tax friendly towns

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Facts about CHEYENNE

State: WY
Environment: College Town,Mountains,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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