Laramie, WY Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Laramie, Wyoming. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$379,739

-0.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

3.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-0.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-0.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.4mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Top 43% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.96x

In-migrants avg $46,767 AGI vs out-migrants $48,755

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Laramie are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Laramie Market Summary

Laramie, WY is experiencing a correction with -0.3% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability pressure is significant: the price-to-income ratio of 6.34x well exceeds the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+30 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 3.77% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.

Affordability

Affordability Score52/100
Price-to-Income Ratio6.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$59,881

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-0.5%
Base Case-0.3%
Bull Case-0.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Laramie, WY's primary climate exposure is flooding (25/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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