The Town FilesJackson, Wyoming
Town in Teton County · population 10,760 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,521,900
- Household income
- $118,991
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 35.3
Jackson is a town of 10,760 people in Teton County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $1,521,900, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Wyoming towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Wyoming towns, more upscale than 97% of Wyoming towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $1,521,900, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 12.8 times the median household income of $118,991, which is more affordable than 4% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $2,100 a month. 42.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,521,900 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $2,100 | $902 |
| Median household income | $118,991 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 12.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 42.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.9% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 12.4 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 89.6% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 6.3°F. About 17.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.2 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 236 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Teton County since 1996
Teton County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4306: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| July 26, 2001 | Fire | FM-2367: Wy Wildfire -Green Knoll- July 23, 2001 |
Jobs and pay in Teton County
Teton County had 23,822 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,422 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Jackson
6 public schools with 2,532 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole High School | 9-12 | 866 | 14.2 |
| Jackson Hole Middle School | 6-8 | 664 | 11.6 |
| Munger Mountain Elementary School | K-5 | 376 | 10.4 |
| Jackson Elementary | K-5 | 303 | 9.5 |
| Colter Elementary | K-5 | 289 | 9.6 |
| Summit Innovations School | 9-12 | 34 | 5.7 |
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 74% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 29%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $1,521,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,991, so homes cost about 12.8 times income. Median rent is $2,100 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 6.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.6 inches of precipitation a year and 78.2 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Jackson in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)