Neighborhood
West Laramie
Laramie, Wyoming US
West Laramie, Laramie, Wyoming is a moderately priced market with a gross yield of 3.7 and a Red Flag score of 56. Pricing is in line with Laramie and about 15% above Wyoming, while values rose 11.9% over the past year. Walkability is 62 and education is in the 88th percentile, so the profile pairs a strong education percentile with a middling risk score.
AI Summary•Updated May 2026
Area
252.01 mi²
ZIP Code
82070
County
Albany County
State
Wyoming
Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024
Verified Price · Median Sale
$404,880
YoY+11.9%
Gross Rental Yield
3.7%
Listed rent · ZORI annualized
Red Flag Index
Moderate
56 / 100
Walkability Score
62
OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile
Education Score
88 / 100
Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy
AI Score
45
DistrictScore attractiveness · national model
West Laramie Property Prices & Rental Yield
Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for West Laramie, Laramie.
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May 2026| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $404,880 | +11.9% |
| Price / Sq Ft (Verified) | $226/sqft | +9.1% |
| Asking Rent (Median) | $1,234/mo | +9.7% |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.7% | — |
| Liquidity Score | 22 / 100 | Low |
| Homes Sold (Period) | 48 | -32.4% |
Is West Laramie Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Wyoming crime context.
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Appreciating market — +11.9% sale-price YoY
Active transaction volume — 48 homes sold last period
Dense amenities — 43 dining & 5 grocery options nearby
Earthquake risk is Very High (80/100)
Hail risk is Very High (80/100)
Insights are generated from West Laramie's live DistrictScore metrics.
West Laramie Environment & Safety
Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Wyoming-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.
Air Quality — PM2.5
2015–20244.2 µg/m³ Meets WHO guideline+23.5% since 2015
EPA 9WHO 5
20152024
Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the West Laramie centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Wyoming Crime Trend
FBI UCR20132024
All crimes / 1k
Violent / 1k
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3 | 2.0 | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 16.7 | 1.9 | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 18.5 | 2.0 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 19.1 | 2.2 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 18.4 | 2.3 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 17.8 | 2.1 | — |
Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; West Laramie inherits the Wyoming figures.
Radon Potential
EPAZone 1
Zone 1 — Highest potential · West Laramie
EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.
Environmental Hazards
EPA / BTSSuperfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High
Industrial odor5 nearbyVery High
Aviation noise55 dBLow
Point-source screening near West Laramie: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.
Walkability & Amenities in West Laramie
Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.
Walkability & Amenities
OpenStreetMap POI62
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability Score
5
Grocery
43
Dining
9
Schools
2
Universities
3
Hospitals
3
Pharmacies
42
Parks
1
Rail Transit
0
Coworking
POI counts are amenities within West Laramie's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.
West Laramie vs Laramie vs Wyoming
How West Laramie benchmarks against its city and state medians.
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Federal & Wyoming tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.
Buying as a Foreigner
US Tax & OwnershipApplies to everyone7
Capital Gains (Federal)
Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).
Property Tax
Property tax: ~0.58% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).
State Income Tax
No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.
State Capital Gains
No state capital gains tax.
Transfer Tax
Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).
Assessment Cap
No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.
Mansion Tax / Rent Control
No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.
US citizens & tax residents6
Primary-Home Exclusion
Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.
1031 Like-Kind Exchange
A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.
Depreciation Recapture
Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).
Mortgage Interest Deduction
Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).
Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.
Rental Income (Resident)
Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.
Foreign buyers (non-residents)5
FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)
FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.
Non-Resident Capital Gains
Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.
Non-Resident Rental Tax
Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).
Estate Tax (Non-Resident)
Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.
ITIN Requirement
Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.
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West Laramie Real Estate FAQ
West Laramie, Laramie, Wyoming has a gross yield of 3.7, pricing in line with Laramie and about 15% above Wyoming, and a Red Flag score of 56. Values rose 11.9% over the past year, so the numbers show moderate yield, notable appreciation, and a midrange risk reading.
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