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| What Jackson Hole is like for active adults |
| Jackson Hole is the name of one of the most gorgeous valleys on the planet. Surrounded by the jagged mountains of the Grand Tetons National Forest, the area offers unparalleled recreational and scenic opportunities as a retirement community.
The Rockefeller Family was instrumental in saving this beautiful area from overdevelopment. Prices tend to be quite expensive because there is a limited supply of privately available land. Almost any home or condo has a spectacular view of the mountains. The ski resort is located in the very small town of Teton Village, where ski-in ski-out condo prices can easily exceed $1 million.
Most people tend to think of Jackson as a winter retreat. Adventurous skiers come from around the for the Jackson Hole Ski Resort’s challenging ski runs. The cross country skiing is excellent. The summer season that is the most popular. People come for the hiking, outdoor sports, wildlife, and the beauty of its terrain. A herd of 10,000 elk lives in the area. Many active adults come here for one season, living full-time somewhere else.
Nature gets top billing in Jackson Hole, elevation 6500’. The town of Jackson, a few miles away from the Jackson Hole Resort, is a charming western town of 9,000 people. It has had a dramatic resurgence in recent years. Interesting shops and restaurants, plus a public square (don’t miss its entrance sculpture of hundreds of elk antlers) make it a popular tourist destination. The Silver Dollar Bar in the legendary Wort Hotel is also always worth a visit, with its bar inlaid with 2032 silver dollars.
Jackson real estate is pricey. Condos in town tend to start in the $200,000’s, with private homes commonly selling for $1 million and much more. A search on Yahoo Real Estate for the Town of Jackson found 16 homes in the classifieds with a median asking price of $1 million. There are a few mobile home parks in the area that offer more economical living. Surrounding towns llike Wilson are less expensive. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee and Snow King Ski Resorts
• Grand Teton National Parks
• Western town of Jackson
• Golf courses
• 10,000 elk herd on display all winter
• Great cross country skiing and hiking |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds in season
• Jackson Hole is off the beaten track
• It is so expensive only the wealthy or especially adventurous can live here |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Jackson Hole attracts a community of retirees who want to live in the mountains and tend to enjoy nature and outdoor sports. |
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| Tourism, retail, services, and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Physical environment |
| Jackson Hole is a valley in West-central Wyoming. The average elevation is 6500’ with mountain peaks going over 10,000’. Yellowstone is about 90 miles from here. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Jackson Hole culture is built around its proximity to nature and outdoor sports |
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| Medical facilities |
| St Johns Hospital is in Jackson |
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| Transportation |
| Jackson Airport is just 9 miles from Jackson. |
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| Facts about JACKSON HOLE | | State | : WY | | Environment | : Rural,Mountains, | | City Population | : Less than 10,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 60,001-80,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $500,001+ | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : No | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
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