Ranchettes, Wyo.

Nearest major city: Cheyenne
Population: 6,789
Median family income: $86,222
Median home price: $258,834
Unemployment rate: 8.2%
Violent crime index: 46

The population in Ranchettes, a small, sparsely developed subdivision north of the state capital Cheyenne, has grown by 13% since 2000, according to Sperling's BestPlaces. About 31% of residents are married with children and the average commute to work is 15 minutes. The area belongs to Laramie County School District No. 1. Cheyenne offers residents cultural and recreational amenities such as museums, concerts, and shopping.

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