Best Places to Live in Casper, Wyoming

Casper, Wyoming is a small town with big heart located right in the center of the state. This bustling hub offers plenty of attractions and activities for all ages. From scenic hiking trails to modern shopping centers, Casper has something for everyone. Visitors can explore its vibrant art scene, visit historical sites, or take part in a variety of outdoor recreational activities like fishing and camping. With its beautiful landscape and friendly locals, it's no wonder why so many visit Casper every year! Small town - East-central Wyoming on the eastern slope of the Rockies.

State: Wyoming
County: Natrona County
Metro Area: Casper Metro Area
City: Casper

Zip Codes: 82601 82604 82609
Cost of Living: -5.2% lower
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 5237 ft above sea level

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Casper, Wy Housing Market

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Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Outdoor recreation
Cost of living

Cons
Low ethnic diversity
Wind and cold
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Casper Metro Area

Casper is a somewhat remote town supported mainly by the oil and gas industries (exploration, production, and refinement), and more recently by low-sulfur coal in the Powder River Basin to the north and east. Ranching and agriculture are also present. Employment is steady but not oriented towards growth. The city has a distinctly Western, almost boom-town feel, with a traditional downtown and suburban development encroaching upon the grasslands. In clear contrast to the surrounding bluffs, downtown and most residential areas have lots of trees. The area is noted for its wide-open spaces and friendliness.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Casper is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Casper jobs have decreased by 1.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Casper's cost of living is 5.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Casper's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Casper, while December and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Natrona county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.8% to 24.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Casper's population is 58,547 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 16.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Casper is Real Estate: $254,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.6%.

SCHOOLS

Casper public schools spend $15,948 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Casper. More Education

Best Places to Live in Casper Rankings

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#185	2005 Best Places to Live
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Housing Market in Casper

It's a good time to buy in Casper. Home Appreciation is up 9.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Casper is $254,300.

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Reviews for Casper 36 Reviews

Where wander meets wonder - 11/3/2021
Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other... Read More

Michael | Casper, WY | Reply | No Replies

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Just don't - 9/19/2021
I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care... Read More

J | Casper, WY | Reply | 3 Replies

Ehhh - 12/26/2020
I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have... Read More

Paul | Fallon, NV | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN CASPER, WYOMING

82601 82604 82609

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