Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Laramie, Wyoming: A University Town that is also A Western Town

Laramie has just under 28,000 population, and an unemployment rate of just 1.4%. The University of Wyomng has a campus here, with a wide range of majors and very reasonable tuition for resident students. Homes can be bought for as low as $100,000 and the median price is about $170,000.  The cost of living is about 12% less than most towns nationwide.

The city sits at an elevation of about 7100 ft., and there are many outdoor activities one can enjoy. Fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, and a variety of winter sports such as snow mobiling are part6s of the Laramie lifestyle. The town offers a small town flavor while also having a full array of big city amenities such as fine restaurants, art galleries, schools and colleges, and businesses as well.

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