Jackson, WY Area Guide

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Living in Jackson, WY

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

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Jackson Area Facts

Jackson has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Jackson crime rates are 59% lower than the Wyoming average
Cost of living in Jackson is 73% higher than the Wyoming average

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What do the locals think about Jackson?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

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Wild West and Scenic Beauty in Jackson, Wyoming 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) As the southern gateway to two of the nation's most famed national parks, Jackson, Wyoming offers unparalleled beauty and opportunity of adventure. I love living in Jackson because of its scenic views, laidback lifestyle, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The majority of jo ...Read More b options in Jackson are concentrated in the service and travel industry or in ranching. Many residents chose jobs in which they telecommute from home offices.

The best area in Jackson is clearly its unmatched access to Grand Teton National Park, just a few minutes away. Less than 60 miles away is the venerable Yellowstone National Park and its famous attractions including the Old Faithful geyser. The nearby Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee, and the Snow King Mountain Resort all offer some of the best snow skiing in the country. The National Elk Refuge offers its visitors some of the most unique wildlife viewings in the area. Jackson's historic Town Square boasts a myriad of shopping and dining options. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Jackson? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Wildlife Park

Karns Meadow

Phil Baux Park

Miller Park

Teton Boulder Project

Town Square

Powderhorn Park

Mike Yokel Park

Entertainment

Jackson Hole Twin Cinema

Center for the Arts

Antler Arch

Wilcox Gallery

Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery

Jackson Hole Historical Society Museum

Golden Eagle

Movie Works

Food & Drink

Wendy's

Atelier Ortega

CocoLove

Roadhouse Brewing Co

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Jackson Drug

Häagen-Dazs

Moo's Gourmet Ice Cream

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Jackson? Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Jackson.

Drive to Work

67%

10% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

9%

4% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

10%

7% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Jackson? The cost of living in Jackson is 170/100 - which is 73% higher than Wyoming.

70% more expensive than average

2% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 675, which are 59% lower than Wyoming

675 per 100k people

70% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

70% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Jackson? The median income in Jackson is $76,518 which is 29% higher than Wyoming.

Median household income

$76,51838% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$42,66143% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

74% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Saint John's Medical Center

Pharmacies

Doctors

Jackson Whole Family Health

C Housing

What are Jackson home prices? Jackson home prices are $702,700 - which is 252% higher than Wyoming

Median home value

$702,700280% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,50959% higher than the US average

42% lower than the US average

C+ Schools

Does Jackson have good schools? The Jackson graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Wyoming

High school grad. rates

9% higher than the US average

School test scores

6% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

24% lower than the US average

B- User Ratings

Is Jackson a good place to live? Jackson has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.

Overall user rating

9 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

8 total surveys