At a Glance
Median Income
$82,434
$37,683 per capita
Home Value
$457,800
Zillow: $805,334
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
10.0% smoking rate
How Driggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Driggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Driggs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Driggs residents earn a median household income of $82,434 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,683. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Driggs is $457,800 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $805,334. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
45.8% of adults in Driggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Driggs has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,655
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,434
Per Capita$37,683
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
B+
Home Value$457,800
Rent$1,160
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$805,334
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation6,145 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Driggs was founded in 1888.
The median home in Driggs was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
24.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.