Casper

Nestled in the North Platte River Valley at the base of Casper Mountain in east-central Wyoming is the picturesque city of Casper. It has been nicknamed “Oil City,” due to its history as an oil boomtown. Established in 1888, it now covers 26.8 square miles, and has a median age of 36.9 (2022). The city serves as a regional center of banking and commerce.

Wyoming’s popular home styles – Ranch, Mediterranean, Georgian, and Craftsman – can be spotted in Casper, where the typical home value is $278,482. The price reflects an increase of 13.8% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of annual events, such as the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, Riverfest, and the Beartrap Summer Festival, an outdoor music event.

Major roadways serving Casper include I-25, and U.S. Routes 20, 26, and 87. Most of the city’s housing consists of single-family detached homes. Attached and multi-family homes are also available, in addition to a mix of historic and newer dwellings.

Residents enjoy living in Casper due to its iconic landscapes, peacefulness, and lack of crowds. A traffic jam is likely to be caused by a baby deer crossing the road, rather than vehicles at rush hour.