Housing
Cheyenne has 36,822 households with over 85% owner occupation. Property value has increased steadily recently with a 40.24% increase in the past five years In 2004, Cheyenne realized a 10.64% increase in home value. Cheyenne is a thriving city with consistent population growth over the past ten years. Wyoming is one of only three states in the US with a budget surplus, allowing for the spending of monies on the smart growth attractions that draw people to the region. The infrastructure is good and there is plentiful available land for development.
There is a wide variety of housing choices in Cheyenne including stately homes in the Avenues neighborhood, downtown lofts, executive homes at The Pointe, and nice bungalow style homes near the Air Force Base. The area offers retirement communities, new apartment complexes and a range of prices from affordable housing to upscale homes. Beautiful ranch properties are located on the outskirts of the city and houses there range from brick ranch style to large, modern wooden cabins and land can be found for under $1000. per acre depending on location and services.