The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82053 sells for about $515,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 82053 — Burns
The Burns housing market remains stable with low inventory and a focus on large-acreage properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by demand for rural space rather than high-volume turnover. Market activity is limited by the small population base and the specialized nature of the available housing stock.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural living, large acreage, and a quiet lifestyle, while being willing to commute to Cheyenne for major employment and services.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 7.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 82053, Laramie County WY
Crime rates in the Burns area are generally low, consistent with rural Laramie County trends and significantly lower than national urban averages.
The area is served by Laramie County School District 2, which maintains a small-town educational environment with generally favorable student-to-teacher ratios.
The region faces moderate risks from high winds and occasional severe thunderstorms, with standard wildfire mitigation practices recommended for rural properties.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and proximity to Cheyenne, with limited new residential development primarily focused on large-lot rural subdivisions.
Property taxes are assessed by Laramie County based on fair market value, with mill levies determined by local school districts and county services; no state income tax applies in Wyoming.
Commuting to Cheyenne, the primary employment hub, typically requires a 30-40 minute drive via I-80.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural, including open space for outdoor activities, with limited local parks and proximity to regional attractions in Cheyenne.
The rental market is very limited with low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the small population base.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and small-scale local services, with the broader Laramie County economy supported by government, logistics, and energy sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-80 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is characterized by slow, incremental growth of rural residential lots rather than large-scale master-planned projects.
Laramie County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Laramie County School District 2 taxes and standard county-wide service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with availability generally stable for standard residential structures.
Wyoming has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, driven by individuals seeking lower taxes and rural lifestyles.
Wyoming is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under specific statutory notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 82053 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing basic outdoor space and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.