Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) B
Inversion Cafe
Coffee Shop
New York City Sub Shop
Coffee Shop
Cowboy Coffee
Coffee Shop
Persephone Bakery
Coffee Shop
Healthy Being Cafe and Juicery
Coffee Shop
Picnic
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Jackson Hole Twin Cinema
Cinema
Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Antler Arch
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
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Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Wilcox Gallery
Art Gallery
Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery
Art Gallery
Jackson Hole Historical Society Museum
Museum
Golden Eagle
Cinema
Movie Works
Cinema
National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States
Museum
Food and Drink (17) D-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Atelier Ortega
Sweets
CocoLove
Sweets
Unknown Name
Bar
Roadhouse Brewing Co
Bar
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Bar
Jackson Drug
Bar
Häagen-Dazs
Sweets
Moo's Gourmet Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Liquor Store & Wine Loft of Jackson Hole
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Creekside Market and Deli
Deli
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bud's Eastside Liquor
Alcohol
Quiznos
Fast Food
Liquor Down South
Alcohol
Fitness (2) F
Inversion Yoga
Gym
Core Pilates
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Pearl Street Bagels
Bakery
Organic
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Butcher
Smith's
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Wildlife Park
Park
Karns Meadow
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Phil Baux Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Miller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Teton Boulder Project
Playground
Town Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Powderhorn Park
Park
Mike Yokel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Russ Garaman Park
Park
Murie Family Park
Park
May Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
Emily Stevens Park
Park
Shops (43) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
The Hub
Bicycle
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Nida Risto Interiors
Interior Decoration
Moulton Barns
Furniture
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Mountain Dandy
Interior Decoration
Modern And More
Furniture
Harker Design
Furniture
Pearl Street Salon & Spa
Beauty
Hoff's Bikesmith
Bicycle
Penny Lane
Clothing
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
Aether
Clothing
Wyoming Wear
Clothing
ShirtOff MyBack
Clothing
Native
Fashion
Lee's Tees
Clothing
Teton Toys
Toys
Jackson Trading Company
Gift Shop
Skinny Skis Outdoor Gear
Clothing
Shades Of Jackson Hole
Optician
Amaran
Interior Decoration
Altitude
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Jackson.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations D-
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.9% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Jackson is 170/100 - which is 73% higher than Wyoming.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Jackson crime rates are 842 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Wyoming
Property Crime
768 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
73 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Jackson is $76,518 - which is 29% higher than Wyoming.
Med. Household Income
$76,518 B+
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Clinic
Teton Outpatient Services Surgery Center
Clinic
Jackson Whole Family Health
Doctor
Saint John's Medical Center
Hospital
St. John's Family Heath and Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing C

Jackson home prices are $702,700 - which is 252% higher than Wyoming
Home Price
$702,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
9.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Jackson graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Wyoming
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Jackson Elementary
Jackson Hole Middle School
Colter Elementary
Jackson Hole Christian Academy
Journeys School Of Teton Science Schools
High Schools (5) F
Jackson Hole Community School
Jackson Hole High School
Summit High School
Jackson Hole Christian Academy
Journeys School Of Teton Science Schools
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ratings B-

Jackson has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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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
      Unknown Name
      Phil Baux Park
      Unknown Name
      Miller Park
      Unknown Name
      Teton Boulder Project

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Jackson Hole Twin Cinema
      Center for the Arts
      Antler Arch
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Atelier Ortega
      CocoLove
      Unknown Name
      Roadhouse Brewing Co
      Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
      Jackson Drug
      Häagen-Dazs

      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.
      Jackson
      170

      70% more expensive than average

      Wyoming
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 842, which are 54% lower than Wyoming
      Total Crime
      842 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 119

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
      1%

      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
      Home Ownership
      37%

      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
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      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
      70%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      8 total surveys

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