Jackson Hole: Affordable areas nearby to live in???? (Dubois: rental, homes)

[molon labe]

Jackson is expensive because it is some of the most beautiful scenery you'll lay eyes on. Way too many stars/elitists who have many millions/billions of dollars have moved in and driven the home prices out of reach for most people.

A lot of the locals who have lived there for years are being driven out over property taxes and such. I couldn't believe what Jackson's become in the last 10 years....

For references look to places like Vail CO.......

Originally Posted by cvanripe10

Why is housing so expensive in Jackson Hole?? It's in the middle of no where??

I mean it's obvious why places like NYC and San Fran are so expensive. Highly desirable and no more room, so it's valuable. But i don't understand why a city in the middle of wyoming is expensive. What do people do for work? The only thing i can think of that might fuel the economy is tourism.

Just trying to figure it out.

[tigergal]

You've never been to Jackson Hole have you? First, it's not in the middle of Wyoming by any means. It's on the far western border in the northern quadrant. As in you leave Jackson Hole and wind up in Idaho.

Although I don't agree with you as to the desirability of NYC or SF, Jackson is an incredibly desirable living destination. Similarly, it is starting to run out of develop-able room because it's surrounded by public lands which are protected.

An elite socio-economic group of people (actors, vice-presidents) have homes/compounds there which have driven up the price of homes in the area (and have driven many long-time locals out.

Tourism is the primary economic force behind the city (after all, it's right at two national parks). Primarily, it's expensive to live there because the vistas are breathtaking, in that people haven't fouled up the view as they have in NYC and SF.

Originally Posted by cvanripe10

Why is housing so expensive in Jackson Hole?? It's in the middle of no where??

I mean it's obvious why places like NYC and San Fran are so expensive. Highly desirable and no more room, so it's valuable. But i don't understand why a city in the middle of wyoming is expensive. What do people do for work? The only thing i can think of that might fuel the economy is tourism.

Just trying to figure it out.

[kayakidd]

Jackson is in the middle of nowhere and if San Fran and New York are so desirable, go live there PLEASE. Nothing but big open spaces and moose here...

[molon labe]

Originally Posted by kayakidd

Jackson is in the middle of nowhere and if San Fran and New York are so desirable, go live there PLEASE. Nothing but big open spaces and moose here...

And BIG BEARS!!!

[ElkHunter]

And for being in the middle of nowhere, why did they have 540,000 visitors in August? It's gotta have something going for it. Even with gas prices up, August was up 6 percent from last year and cheaper gas.

[tiedyed]

It depends what your definition of 'nowhere' is.... I like being in the middle of nowhere

[beatrix ramsell]

If you were to spend one hour in Grand Teton Natl Park looking at those indescribably stunning mountains, different from any other range you've ever seen, you would know. The natural beauty of the lakes, Snake river, spring wildflowers, abundant wildlife, not to mention the skiing, alpine and downhill, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc if you love outdoor activity, also factor in. The town has great restaurants and fun spots, affordable by CA standards.Yes, Jackson real estate these days is insane and way out of the reach of most of us in a town of millionaires and billionaires, but 30 min. over the Teton pass lies the Teton Valley, quietly sitting at the western base of the Tetons. Go meet the Tetons and spend a day in Jackson, your question will be answered quickly!

[BunkieFam]

Originally Posted by TootsieWootsie

Where do the natives live around Jackson or Jackson Hole? Where is affordable housing for all those bartenders, waitresses, nurses, teachers and others who cannot afford $1MM homes and up? What cities are close enough to Jackson Hole to work there and not kill themselves driving two hours to work?
Wyoming is a fantastic State, and have been in Jackson Hole many times, and love it. But how do people afford to LIVE and WORK there when you are an average wage earner?
Since this is an area we are considering, can anyone suggest somewhere to look for cheaper housing. Trust me, we cannot afford a house over a million dollars even if we pooled our money together.

OMG, I swear I was thinking the same thing. I have been several times and been thinking like: "This town lives off of hospitality; where does the 'help' live?" Maybe ther'es a backroad somewhere that leads to a whole community of modest homes and an apartment or two.

[BunkieFam]

Originally Posted by beatrix ramsell

If you were to spend one hour in Grand Teton Natl Park looking at those indescribably stunning mountains, different from any other range you've ever seen, you would know. The natural beauty of the lakes, Snake river, spring wildflowers, abundant wildlife, not to mention the skiing, alpine and downhill, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc if you love outdoor activity, also factor in. The town has great restaurants and fun spots, affordable by CA standards.Yes, Jackson real estate these days is insane and way out of the reach of most of us in a town of millionaires and billionaires, but 30 min. over the Teton pass lies the Teton Valley, quietly sitting at the western base of the Tetons. Go meet the Tetons and spend a day in Jackson, your question will be answered quickly!

The area explodes with spring wildflowers? I know it seems like a silly question, but I've never seen a spring up there...only autumns and winters. What is the name of that really deep red vegetation along the Snake River that looks somewhat like "grass" but is such a rich burgundy colour that it couldn't possibly be grass? I've always wondered !

[BunkieFam]

Originally Posted by tiedyed

It depends what your definition of 'nowhere' is.... I like being in the middle of nowhere

Agreed. There are SOME nowhere places that are so peaceful and enchanting. If you've never been, look up Nazlini, AZ...fields full of horses and magnificent rock formations (petrified sands too) and golden grasses and vast blue skies. But enough about the Southwest. The Jackson Lake area is so beautiful when frozen over and ice fishers are camped out on the surface. Minus FOUR DEGREES is NORMAL...vast white snowscapes for miles.