Neighborhoods
Cheyenne
Small City$1,000 to $1,400/mo
Wyoming's capital city surrounding the base with a range of housing options.
South Cheyenne
Suburban$1,100 to $1,500/mo
Newer developments south of the city popular with military families for newer homes.
Fort Collins, CO
Urban$1,500 to $2,000/mo
Colorado State University city 45 miles south with a vibrant food and craft beer scene.
Laramie
College Town$900 to $1,300/mo
University of Wyoming city 45 miles west with college-town energy and affordable rents.
Schools
Cheyenne East High School
Grades 9-12
One of two main Cheyenne high schools with strong academic and athletic traditions.
Cheyenne Central High School
Grades 9-12
Historic high school with a diverse curriculum and large military family enrollment.
Carey Junior High School
Grades 6-8
Well-regarded middle school convenient to off-base housing areas in central Cheyenne.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing features a mix of historic Victorian-style homes and modern family housing units managed by Balfour Beatty.
Off-Post Rental Market
Cheyenne is very affordable; Wyoming's no-income-tax status adds financial value to every dollar of BAH.
Commute
Cheyenne neighborhoods are 5 to 15 minutes from the main gate. Fort Collins, CO is about 45 minutes south on I-25.
Installation Highlights
- Oldest active Air Force installation with beautifully preserved Victorian-era brick buildings
- Nuclear deterrence mission transitioning to the next-generation Sentinel ICBM system
- No state income tax in Wyoming and very low cost of living
- Easy access to Colorado skiing, hiking, and Denver metro 90 miles south
- Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo is one of the largest and most celebrated Western events in the nation