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Jackson, WY Area Guide

Luxurious living in the mountains of a small snowy town

Breweries Mountainous Suburban Scenic Skiing Upscale

Jackson, Wyoming sits at 6,237 feet elevation in the Teton Valley, serving as a gateway to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. The town's character emerges through distinctive features like the elk antler arches framing Town Square. Outdoor recreation defines daily life here, with three major ski areas - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain, and Grand Targhee Resort - drawing winter sports enthusiasts. Summer activities center around the surrounding national parks, with hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities at the National Elk Refuge. The Center for the Arts and National Museum of Wildlife Art anchor the local cultural scene.

The rental market includes properties throughout the area, from downtown apartments to mountain-view homes. East Jackson puts residents near Snow King Mountain's recreational areas, while West Jackson offers direct access to hiking trails and mountain vistas. The local economy centers on tourism, outdoor recreation, and the arts, with major annual events including the Grand Teton Music Festival. The town made history in 1920 when residents elected an all-woman city government - the first of its kind in the United States.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson, WY is $2,756 for a studio, $2,881 for one bedroom, $3,950 for two bedrooms, and $5,019 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,881/month
552 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jackson, WY is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

62 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

62 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Colter Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Jackson Hole Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Jackson Hole High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Snow King
  • Teton Science School - Jackson Campus
  • National Museum of Wildlife Art
  • Jackson National Fish Hatchery
  • Teton Raptor Center

Airports

  • Jackson Hole

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.