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On this page
- Getting oriented in Teton County
- Rent, home values and ownership in Teton County
- Household income in Teton County
- Employment and commuting in Teton County
- The counties around Teton County
- The communities that make up Teton County
- What a median Teton County budget can carry
- Who lives in Teton County, in numbers
- Before borrowing in Teton County
- Lender oversight for Teton County
- Before you sign
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Teton County
Roughly 23,396 residents live in Teton County, Wyoming, 9th by population among the state's 23 counties and county equivalents. It covers 3,997 square miles of land, or about 6 people per square mile. It sits outside every metropolitan statistical area in the July 2023 OMB delineation. Jackson is the biggest of its 9 Census places, at roughly 10,756 people (46% of the county total).
Rent, home values and ownership in Teton County
A typical Teton County rental runs $1,904 a month including utilities, which is 92% above Wyoming. 28% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 12% spend half or more. With a median value of $1,633,900, a typical Teton County house costs 13.2 times what the median household earns in a year. 58% of Teton County households own their home and 42% rent. The median year built is 1989.
| Teton County | Wyoming | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,904/mo | $992/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $1,633,900 | $309,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 58% | 72% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 28% | 43% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 39% | 26% | n/a |
Household income in Teton County
Half of Teton County households take in less than $124,172 a year and half take in more, 63% above the Wyoming median of $76,176. That places it 1st among Wyoming's 23 county-level areas.
| Yearly household income | Teton County | Gap to Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 9.9% | -11.8 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 28.7% | -12.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 30.9% | +2.4 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 30.5% | +22.0 pts |
About 10% of households earn under $35,000, while 61% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 5.7%, 5 points lower than the state's 10.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.537 (0 is perfect equality). If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Teton County median.
Employment and commuting in Teton County
By the Census industry count, 19% of employed Teton County residents work in arts, lodging and food service and 15% in retail trade. Compared with Wyoming, the county leans toward arts, lodging and food service (19% against 9%). Averaged over the five survey years, 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking. 5% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 16% work from home. Only 2.0% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Top industries | Teton County share | +/- vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, lodging and food service | 19.2% | +10.2 pts |
| Retail trade | 15.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Education and health care | 14.9% | -9.6 pts |
| Construction | 12.6% | +4.1 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 11.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Finance, insurance and real estate | 8.3% | +3.6 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Teton County should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
The counties around Teton County
Six nearby counties, 44 to 92 miles away by the straight-line distance between their centers. Income ranges from $60,160 in Madison County to $99,805 in Teton County; none of these neighbors top Teton County's median. Some neighbors are in Idaho. Lender licensing is state by state, so a loan for a Teton County resident follows Wyoming rules.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County | - | $124,172 | $1,904/mo | 58% |
| Teton County, ID | 44 mi | $99,805 | $1,319/mo | 81% |
| Park County, WY | 51 mi | $73,035 | $925/mo | 75% |
| Fremont County, ID | 54 mi | $72,683 | $864/mo | 83% |
| Madison County, ID | 64 mi | $60,160 | $1,014/mo | 40% |
| Bonneville County, ID | 75 mi | $79,068 | $1,133/mo | 72% |
| Sublette County, WY | 92 mi | $83,597 | $1,209/mo | 84% |
The communities that make up Teton County
The table lists the 9 largest of 9 Census places in Teton County, by population. Together all 9 hold about 19,434 people, so roughly 17% of residents live outside any named place. Rafter J Ranch has the highest median household income on the list ($160,705) and South Park the lowest ($116,449), counting places with at least 500 residents. Live in one of these Teton County communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Name | Kind | Pop. | Income | Rent | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | town | 10,756 | $118,991 | $2,100 | 43 mi |
| South Park | CDP | 2,093 | $116,449 | n/a | 47 mi |
| Moose Wilson Road | CDP | 1,535 | $137,500 | $2,094 | 41 mi |
| Hoback | CDP | 1,316 | $146,951 | n/a | 54 mi |
| Rafter J Ranch | CDP | 1,293 | $160,705 | $2,939 | 46 mi |
| Wilson | CDP | 1,113 | $142,367 | n/a | 47 mi |
| Teton Village | CDP | 739 | n/a | n/a | 38 mi |
| Alta | CDP | 469 | n/a | n/a | 36 mi |
| Kelly | CDP | 120 | n/a | n/a | 31 mi |
A CDP is a named community without its own municipal government.
What a median Teton County budget can carry
Here is the Teton County median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- $124,172 a year is $10,348 of gross monthly income
- Less median rent of $1,904, which is 18% of it
- Under a 43% cap, $4,449 total minus rent leaves $2,545
If your rent is above $1,904, the room shrinks dollar for dollar.
Who lives in Teton County, in numbers
College graduates make up 61% of the adult population. About 9% go without health insurance.
| Indicator | Teton County | All of Wyoming | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 39.1 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.1% | 30.6% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 3.1% | 5.8% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 9.3% | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 2.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 5.7% | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 1.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% |
| Travel time to work | Workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 52.4% |
| 15 to 29 min | 36.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 6.2% |
| 45 to 59 min | 2.5% |
| 60+ min | 2.5% |
Before borrowing in Teton County
Where the Teton County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Consolidation math. With 61% at six figures, card consolidation is common; it pays only if total cost falls (guide).
- Debt consolidation. One fixed payment can save money only if the written APR and fees beat what you pay now (guide).
- Check your file. An error fixed before you apply can change the offers a Teton County borrower sees (free reports).
Lender oversight for Teton County
The Wyoming Division of Banking is the place to verify any lender's Wyoming license. Problems with a lender can also go to the CFPB. See the Wyoming state guide for the statewide picture.
Before you sign
Before you apply, wherever you live in Teton County:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Never pay a fee up front to get a loan.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Wyoming guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Teton County?
$124,172 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $76,176 for Wyoming. It ranks 1st of 23 in the state.
What do renters pay in Teton County?
$1,904 a month at the median, about 18% of median household income.
Which towns does the Teton County guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 9 Census places: Jackson, South Park, Moose Wilson Road, Hoback, Rafter J Ranch.
Does living in Teton County change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Teton County resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Teton County?
Start with the Wyoming Division of Banking, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.