The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 82059 sells for about $622,050, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 82059
The housing market in 82059 remains stable with low inventory and limited sales activity, reflecting its rural character. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by steady demand for rural residential properties near Cheyenne. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant development pressure or rapid turnover observed.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals seeking rural privacy, space, and a quiet lifestyle, particularly those who work in Cheyenne and prefer a commute away from the city center.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · 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 3.6%/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 3.6%/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 82059, Laramie County WY
Crime rates in the Granite Canon area are significantly lower than the national average, consistent with the rural nature of Laramie County.
Public education for this area is served by Laramie County School District 1, which provides standard rural educational services.
The area is subject to high wind events common to the Wyoming plains and carries standard wildfire risk for rural grassland environments.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the proximity to Cheyenne's industrial and government sectors, with limited new development within the ZIP itself.
Property taxes are assessed by Laramie County based on fair market value; Wyoming does not impose a state personal income tax.
Commuting is primarily via I-80, providing a direct but weather-dependent route to employment centers in Cheyenne.
The area offers extensive access to open space, hiking, and outdoor recreation typical of the high plains, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is extremely limited due to the low density and rural nature of the ZIP code, with very few multi-family units available.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Cheyenne regional labor market, including government, logistics, and energy sectors.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the I-80 corridor; there is no public transit infrastructure in this rural ZIP.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the 82059 ZIP code.
The Laramie County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting periodic reappraisals to align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Laramie County School District 1 taxes and standard county-wide fire and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, which are significant factors in Wyoming's high-plains climate.
Wyoming has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, largely driven by individuals seeking lower costs of living and outdoor access.
Wyoming is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects, though the state's doctrine is generally buyer-beware.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 82059 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.
- Bunkhouse | Bar & Grill4.610.9 mi
- Senators Steakhouse3.915.9 mi
- Curt Gowdy State Park4.79.9 mi
- Ames Monument State Historic Site4.511.9 mi
- Ames Monument State Historic Site4.511.9 mi
- Tree In The Rock4.610 mi
- Curt Gowdy State Park4.79.9 mi
- Vedauwoo Climbing Area4.912 mi
- Red Mountain Open Space4.75.9 mi
- Soapstone Prairie Natural Area4.78.4 mi
- Ames Monument State Historic Site4.511.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Located nearby, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and reservoir access.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 52.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $296,000 (52.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $296,000 (-52.4% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.