Introduction
Cheyenne, Wyoming is one of the great American frontier cities. Founded in 1867 as a base for the Union Pacific railroad Cheyenne became a hub of culture for travelers from the East Coast and Europe while retaining its essence of “Wild West.” Sioux for “people of a foreign language,” and still cowboy country, the city is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Cheyenne is the capital of the ninth largest state in the Union and home to many firsts, including the first National Forest, National Park, National Monument and the first place where women were granted the right to vote. The beautiful setting in which the city thrives is complemented by the architecture of many of the buildings constructed and preserved here. With no state income tax, low property taxes and below average sales tax, Cheyenne is an attractive place to live.
Fast Facts
- Location: Southeast Wyoming, 90 north of Denver, CO.
- Population: 53,552
- Mean household income: $48,022
- Average home sales price: $123,556
- Average annual rainfall: 14”
- Average temperatures: a high of 87.1 degrees, low of 11.9 degrees.