Four Amazing Cities, One Wyoming Community. Casper, Bar Nunn, Mills and Evansville. š” Join Alisha Collins from the Alisha Collins Real Estate Team as she uncovers the hidden charm and opportunities within the Casper area of Wyoming. While Casper is often viewed as a small town, itās surrounded by three delightful small townsāMills, Bar Nunn, and Evansvilleāthat collectively contribute to the unique appeal of this community. š Casperās history dates back to 1889 when it was a thriving railroad destination and a cattle and wool shipping hub. Rapid growth ensued in the 20th century, fueled by the oil and refining industry, transforming Casper into a bustling city. Today, it remains rich in historical landmarks, with some homes dating back to 1906. š Casperās diverse real estate market offers a mix of historical and new construction homes, making it accessible for various preferences. With a population of approximately 57,500 people, Casper boasts an average home price of $330k and a median price of $275k, making it an attractive destination. šļø Casper offers an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Eastridge Mall houses over 30 stores, including major retailers like Dickās Sporting Goods and Target. For a taste of local charm, explore downtown Casper, featuring a variety of locally-owned shops and eateries, such as Cadillac Cowgirl and Wind City Books. Enjoy movies, ice skating, swimming, and golfing for family-friendly activities. šļø Evansville, nestled to the northeast of Casper, offers a suburban-rural mix with a median home price of $297.5k. The town of 2,727 residents provides amenities like a police department, fire department, community center, and elementary school. Enjoy outdoor activities at Edness Wilkins State Park, just a short drive from Casper. š¢ Mills, established in 1921, sits across the North Platte River from Casper. With a population of 4,221, Mills is a thriving small town featuring businesses like The Beacon Club and the Wagon Wheel Roller Skating rink. It offers affordable housing with an average price of $330k and a median price of $275k. š©ļø Bar Nunn, historically tied to the areaās aviation history, provides newer homes in an affordable range. With 2.1 sq miles and a population of 2,946, it offers a cozy community feel and convenient access to Casperās amenities. š« The Casper area offers a strong education system, with 18 public elementary schools, 6 public middle schools, 3 public high schools, and 5 private schools. Casper College, a comprehensive community college, is renowned for its nursing program and offers a wide range of academic programs. šļø The Casper area combines the best of both worldsāa welcoming, tight-knit community and abundant opportunities for adventure and growth. Whether youāre drawn to the rich history, diverse real estate options, or excellent education, the Casper area might just be the perfect place for you to call home. š Ready to explore the Casper area or make it your new home? Reach out to Alisha Collins and her team for expert guidance and finding your ideal property.
We often talk about the Casper area, but what exactly does that mean? Casper is often viewed as a small town with a modest population. However, there are three small towns on the outskirts of Casper within the Casper area that add to the overall population and charm of our community. Mills, Bar Nunn and Evansville. These tempered towns along with Casper have a vast amount to provide from their affordable housing prices, population, businesses, and rich history. Hi, Iām Alisha Collins with the Alisha Collins Real Estate Team, and Iāve lived in the Casper area for over 22 years. I am going to share why the Casper area could be a fit for you and your family.
To begin with, Casper was founded in 1889 where it was initially a booming railroad destination and an important shipping point for cattle and wolf. Soon after, residential and business sites were established at the corner of center and second. By the 20th century, Casper rapidly grew becoming a popular destination for workers and their families due to the flourishing oil and refining business opportunities. Between 1910 and 1920, Casperās population quadrupled from 2,600 to 11,000 to 500 people. Much of downtown Casper still remains today, including the Mansion District, south of downtown, Casper branch of Wyoming State Hospital, now known as Wyoming Medical Center and even the Natrona County Library. The oldest home that I have seen in Casper was built in 1906. While Casper still remains rich in its historical aspect, there are of course many new construction areas and homes offering a multitude of options for different preferences. As of today, Casperās population is up to about 57,500 people making it the second largest town in Wyoming. There are a wide array of rural and residential properties available. One of the main appeals to Casper is the price of houses. The average price for a house in Casper is 330,000, and the median is about 275,000. Casper spans 27.24 square miles and provides a great amount of variance in what all it has to offer. If youāre looking to shop, grab a bite to eat or enjoy a day out with your family, Casper is home to many businesses, large and small that will guarantee you an enjoyable time. Casper is home to the Eastridge Mall with over 30 stores, including DICKāS Sporting Goods, Target, Ross, and Best Buy just to name a few. I love to support our local businesses and the best place to find locally owned businesses is downtown Casper. Casperās downtown area has a wide variety of locally owned small businesses. The downtown area is one of the most diverse places to shop where you can find anything from outdoor apparel, western clothing, jewelry, and even artwork. A few of my favorite stores are Cadillac Cowgirl, Lou Taubertās, Floral Rhino, and Windy City Books. While downtown, be sure to search out Eggingtonās or C85, two of our communityās favorite locally owned restaurants. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If youāre in search of some activities to enjoy, then go to a new movie at one of the two Casper movie theaters. Experience a day ice skating at the Casper Ice Arena. Take your kids to a fun day at the Casper Aquatics Center, or even enjoy a day of golf at one of our two public golf courses, the municipal golf course, or Three Crowns Golf course.
Now, letās talk about Evansville. Evansville was established in 1923 by a successful rancher in the area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Evansvilleās population has grown to 2,727 people, but according to the Evansville sign, its 2,746 people. This charming community is considered a municipality offering a police department, a fire department, community center, as well as an elementary school. Evansville is located directly to the northeast of Casper and offers a magnitude of rural land with a total size of 3.46 square miles. I live in Evansville where I have raised my six horses while also being able to enjoy the access and convenience of being closer to a larger city. The median price of a home in Evansville is 297,500, and the average price is 322,200. There is a great mix between older and newer homes. 1912 is the oldest home I have ever seen in Evansville, and I actually listed this home the last time it was sold. Evansville allows residents to enjoy a suburban, rural mixed feel and enjoy the best of both worlds. If you ever find yourself in Evansville, make sure you make a stop at the local trampoline park, Jump Craze. If you have kiddos in this place, itās sure to keep them occupied for hours. Evansville also offers a few of our top pick restaurants, Chiliās Bar and Grill, Texas Roadhouse. One of my favorite outdoor activities in Evansville is visiting Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. At this serene state park, you can enjoy a picnic, hike, swim, kayak, and even fishing. If this isnāt enough to satisfy you, then Casper is only about a 10 minute drive from Evansville. Evansville also has a variety of other businesses like Smithās RV, Sunnyās RV, Taylor Sports Bar, and a variety of other ones, so make sure you check āem out.
Directly across Casper is the peaceful small town of Mills. Mills was established in 1921 and was considered a boom town springing up following the construction of the Midwest Refining Company. This small gem is located up across the North Platte River, northwest of Casper and is 2.99 square miles. After a refinery construction was complete and The Depression began, Mills nearly ceased to exist, but today it has become a historic treasure to our community. With a population of 4,221 people, Mills is a thriving small town. Mills is considered a municipality. The town of Mills includes a police department, as well as a fire department ensuring its community members are well taken care of. Mills is also home to a new charter school, Wyoming Classical Academy. This school is open for students K through six and eventually plans to offer K through 12. The best part of this new charter school is its free tuition. Furthermore, Mills offers a wide array of businesses you must try. The Beacon Club, we all know Sneak Into the Beacon, located in Mills is known as the best place to stop in for a drink or a plate full of delicious food. They also frequently offer special events like live music and even country dance lessons. A few other businesses in Mills to stop by are the Wagon Wheel rollerskating rink under new ownership, Buckin Brew, a great drivethrough coffee place, who has recently gone TikTok famous and is known for making their drinks on TikTok and also Soda Springs. Another newer business that has great soda with a twist and unique names. One of my very favorite businesses in Mills is Mossās Boot and Tack. You can get awesome jewelry. Of course, they have tons of options for boots and other shoes and tack for your horses. The North Platte River runs through the outskirts of town allowing you the opportunity to enjoy a float on the river if itās something youāre interested in. If you wanna enjoy the amenities of a larger town, then youāre in luck. Casper is only about a 10 minute drive from Mills. More than the shops and recreational activities, Mills offers affordable housing prices with an average price of 330,000 and a median price of 275,000.
In addition to Mills and Evansville is Bar Nunn. A town of Bar Nunn was originally the site of the Wardwell Field, Natrona Countyās first airport. In 1952, the United States Army Air Corps base bought some land off of Highway 2026 and relocated to what we now know as Casper Natrona County International Airport. However, the runways of the former airport are now the streets we drive on today in Bar Nunn. When visiting Bar Nunn, the Hangar Bar and Grill serves as an additional reminiscent piece of the townās airfield days. A longtime local favorite and the perfect place to grab a delicious bite to eat or hold an event. Bar Nunn is the perfect location for you if youāre looking for a newer home, like what is behind me in your price range. Bar Nunn consists of 2.1 square miles and it has a population of 2,946 people. The average price of a home in Bar Nunn is $313,416, and the median is 310,740. If youāre looking for an affordable area with newer housing, then Bar Nunn is the place for you. While Bar Nunn is not considered a municipality, they still have their own volunteer fire department as well as their own elementary school. Bar Nunn is about a 10 minute drive to Casper, allowing you to easily enjoy Casperās amenities as well.
One of the most frequently asked questions is what we do about schooling in the Casper area. Within the Casper area, there are 18 public elementary schools, six public middle schools, two of which are K to eighth grade, three public high schools, and five private schools. The education in the Casper area is highly ranked due to the commitment of the local school district and educators. Across the district, there are various extracurricular activities that give students the opportunity to explore their talents and interests. The district ensures that the parents have the resources needed to help their children excel academically and socially. One thing I wanted to make sure that I mentioned is that we have school of choice in the Casper area, so as long as thereās room, you can pick the school that is best for your child. It is no wonder why the Casper area is ranked so high in regards to education. Along with the primary, middle and high school education offered in the Casper area, Casper is home to Casper College, one of the largest, most comprehensive community college there is in the region. The campus consists of 28 buildings on more than 200 acres, offering more than 130 academic transport technical career programs. Casper College is especially recognized for their nursing program. Their nursing program allows you to finish your associateās degree in two years and be eligible to take the NCLEX RN for licensure. Casper College also works closely with the University of Wyoming to allow students to complete their bachelorās degree online from Casper. Did you know Casper College was recently named to Forbes 2023 Americaās best small employers at number 104 in the country. Casper College provides the Casper area with endless opportunities for our community. The Casper area offers the perfect mix of a big small town with a charming vibe. There are so many reasons to live in the Casper area. From a friendly, tight-knit community to the rich opportunities and adventure available, the Casper area may be the perfect place for you. So does the Casper area seem like the right place for you? The Casper area spans far further than just Casper, Evansville, Mills and Bar Nunn have a great deal to offer in many aspects. If youāre looking for an affordable place to live with an abundance of opportunity, then you might just be interested in becoming part of our community. If youāre interested in moving to the Casper area, please give my team a call. We have time for you. We canāt wait to talk to you, and weād love to hear from you in the comments. Remember, we want you to love where you live. See you soon.