Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Coal Creek Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Grounds
Coffee Shop
The Rising Cafe
Coffee Shop
Turtle Rock
Coffee Shop
Coal Creek Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Museum
Laramie Historic Railroad Depot and Museum
Museum
Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall
Nightclub
Wyo Theatre
Cinema
Laramie Plains Museum
Museum
Gryphon Theatre
Theatre Arts
Edgar J. Lewis Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Arena-Auditorium
Stadium
Regal Fox Theater
Cinema
War Memorial Stadium
Stadium
UW Art Museum
Art Gallery
"W" Marker
Attraction
Studio City UW
Cinema
Fort Sanders Guardhouse
Attraction
Food and Drink (31) C+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chester's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Front Street Bar
Bar
Coal Creek Tap
Bar
Coal Creek Coffee Company
Deli
Chocolate Cellar
Sweets
Buckhorn Bar
Bar
The Library
Bar
Third Street Bar
Bar
The Great Untamed
Alcohol
Alibi Pub
Bar
Daylight Donuts
Fast Food
Ruffed Up Duck
Bar
Mulligan's pub & package liquors
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
O'Dwyers Pub
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Lincoln Community Center
Community Centre
Blossom Yoga
Gym
Laramie Plains Civic Center
Community Centre
7220 Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Butcher Block
Butcher
Big Hollow Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Chalk and Cheese
Cheese
Safeway
Grocery Store
Ridley's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (96) A+
Optimist Park
Park
Depot Park
Park
1st Street Plaza
Park
Johnson Lummis Hunkins Plaza
Park
Greenbelt Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Undine Park
Park
Jerry Ullrich Park
Park
LaBonte Park
Park
Prexy's Pasture
Park
Kindergarten Playground
Playground
Harbon Park
Park
Fraternity Mall
Park
Fraternity Mall
Park
Washington Park
Park
O'Dell Mini Park
Park
LaPrele Park
Park
Recreation Fields
Park
Scout Park
Park
Little League & Softball Complex
Park
Multipurpose Fields
Park
Kiowa Park
Park
Shops (50) A+
Ruby's on Grand
Furniture
Pedal House
Bicycle
Nova Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Sensuous She
Clothing
The Second Story
Books
Undercover Bed and Spas
Furniture
Night Heron Books & Coffeehouse
Books
Quilt Essentials
Fabric
Maurice
Clothing
Poppy's Flowers & Women's Boutique
Florist
The Curiosity Shoppe
Gift Shop
Sweet Pickles Children's Store
Clothing
Cowgirl Yarn
Fabric
Laramie Vision Cllinic
Optician
Dodds Shoe Co.
Shoes
The Knothole
Clothing
Clure Brothers Furniture
Furniture
Optical Fashions / The Spectacle Emporium
Optician
Ballooney Bin Costume and Tuxedo Rental
Clothing
Pinebeach
Clothing
Cartouche Day Spa
Beauty
Antique Fever
Furniture
Alexander's Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Above & Beyond Hair Design
Hairdresser
Elise & Kay
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Laramie.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations F
Classroom Building
Bus Stop
Enzi STEM Laboratories
Bus Stop
Wyoming Union
Bus Stop
Wyoming Union
Bus Stop
Wyo/McWhinnie Halls
Bus Stop
South Express Lot
Bus Stop
Residence Halls/IT
Bus Stop
Residence Halls/IT
Bus Stop
Arena Auditorium
Bus Stop
Animal Science
Bus Stop
Gateway Center/UW Plaza
Bus Stop
22nd & Arrowhead
Bus Stop
Lodgepole & Sundance
Bus Stop
Spanish Walk
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Laramie is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Wyoming.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Laramie crime rates are 1,359 per 100k, which is 26% lower than Wyoming
Property Crime
1,253 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D+

The median income in Laramie is $47,463 - which is 20% lower than Wyoming.
Med. Household Income
$47,463 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Albany County Public Health
Clinic
Albany county Chiropractic Center
Clinic
Dentist, Debra Shevick
Dentist
Laramie Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Albany County Detention Center, Police and Sheriff Station.
Police
Laramie Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Hebal Remedies
Pharmacy
Pole Mountain
Pharmacy
Grand Avenue Dental Center
Dentist
Family care clinic
Pharmacy
University Police
Police
John R. McPherson D.D.S., P.C.
Dentist
Laramie Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Spine and Injury Clinic of Laramie
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing B+

Laramie home prices are $225,400 - which is 13% higher than Wyoming
Home Price
$225,400 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Laramie graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Wyoming
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (12) F
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Velma Linford Elementary
Uw Laboratory School
Spring Creek Elementary
Slade Elementary
Beitel Elementary
Laramie Middle School
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Cathedral Home For Children
Snowy Range Academy
High Schools (3) F
Whiting High School
Cathedral Home For Children
Laramie High School
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ratings F

Laramie has an overall rating of 32% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes A
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SPEED TRAP 0.5 rating By adamg ( May 23, 2015) Who else has gotten caught by the Laramie speed trap? I did years ago. I didn't notice that during the small stretch of interstate in Laramie the speed limit had dropped from 65 MPH to 55 MPH. There were plenty of other spots on the interstate that were 75 MPH. Whether 65 MPH or ...Read More 75 MPH before, I was going 65, so at or below the speed limit. It hadn't been 55 MPH in awhile. The officer pulled me over, I told her I didn't see the speed limit drop, and I got a ticket for 65 MPH in a 55. Just to make sure that it was a speed trap, I vigilantly looked for speed limit signs the rest of my trip across Wyoming (100's of miles). I went from Laramie on the east side of WY through the west side of WY into the next state and never saw it go below 65 MPH again, even going through construction zones and tunnels with speed limits at 65 MPH.

Since then (and it's been years), I cannot be insured under my employer's van because that 1 moving violation means that it would jack up their insurance rate. I hope to never travel through Laramie again simply out of principle. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Laramie? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Optimist Park
      Depot Park
      1st Street Plaza
      Johnson Lummis Hunkins Plaza
      Greenbelt Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Undine Park
      Jerry Ullrich Park

      Entertainment

      Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
      Laramie Historic Railroad Depot and Museum
      Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall
      Wyo Theatre
      Laramie Plains Museum
      Gryphon Theatre
      Edgar J. Lewis Band Shell
      Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Chester's
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Front Street Bar
      Coal Creek Tap
      Coal Creek Coffee Company
      Chocolate Cellar

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Laramie? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Laramie.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Laramie? The cost of living in Laramie is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Wyoming.
      Laramie
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Wyoming
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Laramie? Laramie crime rates are 1,359, which are 26% lower than Wyoming
      Total Crime
      1,359 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Laramie? The median income in Laramie is $47,463 which is 20% lower than Wyoming.
      Median household income
      $47,46314% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2689% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Laramie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ivinson Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Family care clinic
      Hebal Remedies
      Walgreens
      Pole Mountain

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Laramie home prices? Laramie home prices are $225,400 - which is 13% higher than Wyoming
      Median home value
      $225,40022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82413% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Laramie have good schools? The Laramie graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Wyoming
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      33% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Laramie a good place to live? Laramie has an overall rating of 32% from 20 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      32%

      20 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      19 total surveys

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