Possibly moving to Jackson Hole??

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by maryg832

jgussler, just out of curiousity...my maiden name is gussler, are you related to gussler's from ashland, kentucky

I don't think so. My grandparents migrated from Czek in the late 1880's. But who knows. haha It's a uncommon name.

[ChristyDawn]

You are going to LOVE Jackson Hole. There is so much to do there. We went there and spent a couple months a few years ago and we loved it. The people are really friendly. You will never run out of fun dif things to do. There is just so much to see and so much to do in that town and surrounding towns. The sites are beautiful. Wyoming is one of the prettiest states I've been to. The cost of living is higher but I can assure you it is worth it 100%. I can't wait to go back for a visit. It was cold there but you get used to it. During the summer it is cold in the mornings and at night but there is several hours during the day where it is just right.

[hiskate]

Jackson and the surrounding area is stunning. The issues of living in the area are as varied and significant as the scenery is beautiful. The average house in an average subdivision is selling for 700K and up. It all depends on what you are looking for. If outdoor activities are your passion, then Jackson is the place. If you don't mind 2.5 million tourists coming through a town, with a permanent population of 15,000, each year (yes, 2.5 million), then Jackson might be for you. I can't say I would recommend moving here unless I knew you understood the area. It is unique with unique problems. But it is gorgeous!

[tuxedocat]

Is there any area of Wyoming that does NOT have such high cost of living? Any info appreciated.

[tuxedocat]

Acreage would be much preferred. Someplace to live on it, but hopefully not a camper,
Any info appreciated.

[sunsprit]

tux ... the lowest cost of living and housing in the state will be in the Central and South Eastern plains areas that are untouched by the energy boom. These will principally be farming and ranching areas.

Depending upon how much infrastructure you want, existing buildings, well, septic, etc ... you can find 40 acre parcels of raw land starting at about $2,000 per acre, give or take a few dollars. Larger parcels can go for a lot less per acre, but you'll spend a lot more total due to the amount of acreage.

Look over the map of Wyoming and check out the small towns, then contact real estate agents directly. Or, check out online "The Fence Post", which is the regional weekly that lists a lot of properties in the area; at least you'll be able to find out the agents in the area.

[wandap]

Originally Posted by maryg832

My husband's job may move us to Jackson Hole, WY. We live at sea level on the gulf coast, but have lived in Boulder County, CO, so we're not completely new to the mountains, but I'm sure that is nothing like Jackson Hole. Anyway, do people live there or is it solely a tourist town? What is the weather like there, and is it a good place to raise kids? What about shopping and restaurants, health food stores? Can you grow a vegetable garden there? Do you have to worry about wildlife, like if my kids were outside playing, do I need to worry about bears or mountain lions?

Hi,
Jackson Hole is a remote tourist town, very, very wealthy people live there, and have much influence on what goes on. If I could afford to live there I would. They do have a dollar store, Albertson's, and Smith's grocerry store., and a couple other grocery stores . Sears outlet.
Housing is expensive but I know a lot of wonderful people live there. The winters are cold and it snows, summers are short, growing a garden would require a greenhouse for some. Most people go to Idaho Falls to shop, which is 1-1 1/2 hours away. I live an hour south off there but had a business in Jackson Hole for several years. I haven't ever heard of any one being hurt by the wildlife in town yet. If you are a family person I think Star Valley, Wy. would be better. But then you'd have a to commute.

[thomblack]

I've been here for 11 years and it took me 7 years to get established. I am one of the lucky few. If you have a few million, then come ahead and join the other pinheads that have too much money and too much free time. Get yourself into the elite group and focus on keeping people like myself out of the precious domain, that' how it goes here. Once these people get their piece here, they will fight tooth and nail to prevent you from getting yours. When people get here, they just want to slam the door behind them and deny entrance to all others. The arrogance and snobbishness here is unbelievable.
That being said, It's a nice place to live if you can get in. I'm here now and I like it, but if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't/couldn't. It's cold most of the time, everything is extremely expensive, always tourists, and complete isolation from the real world.