Jackson, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Teton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,746 Population 3,630/sq mi density
$112,609 Median Income $66,488 per capita
$1,228,700 Home Value $2,014,169 Zillow
$1,975 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 604 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,609 median income, 1.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,228,700 home value, $1,975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,609
50% above
$66,488 per capita
Home Value
$1,228,700
336% above
Zillow: $2,014,169
Median Rent
$1,975/mo
70% above
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
63% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jackson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
150%
Home Value
436%
Rent
170%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
163%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jackson residents earn a median household income of $112,609 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,488. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Jackson is $1,228,700 , 336% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,014,169. Median rent is $1,975/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Jackson reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 604/100K.

Education

55.0% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jackson has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population10,746
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,630/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,609
Per Capita$66,488
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

F
Home Value$1,228,700
Rent$1,975
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$2,014,169
Housing Units5,151
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property604/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,837/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6,172 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.