Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
12%
Jackson
Jackson, WY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,935
Population
10,008
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Luxurious living in the mountains of a small snowy town
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Mountainous
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Scenic
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Skiing
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,830
Average: $112,562
Education
4,962
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,588
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jackson has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson, WY is $2,547 for a studio, $2,935 for one bedroom, $3,927 for two bedrooms, and $5,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,935/month
552 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jackson, WY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Munger Mountain Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
822 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
34 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.