Jackson hole Wyoming & Idaho real estate for sale
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The town of Jackson is the county seat of Teton County and the only incorporated municipality in the county. Other unincorporated communities include Kelly, Moose, Moran, Teton Village and Wilson. The current population of Jackson Hole is approximately 8,647 full time residents
Jackson Hole is a high mountain valley, approximately 60 miles long by 20 miles wide. This beautiful alpine valley, encompassed by the Teton Mountain range on the west and the Gros Ventre Mountains on the east, is located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming.
We consider ourselves very privileged to live in Jackson Hole. It is a breathtakingly beautiful place. It holds that small town atmosphere while providing its occupants with never-ending activities. It seems the community always has an event taking place and when it doesn’t, there are unlimited outdoor activities.
Jackson is a popular tourism destination because of its proximity to Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, its unmatched scenic beauty, the world-class skiing, and its western character.
Climate
Jackson’s altitude is approximately 6,200 feet above sea level. The alpine climate results in four distinct seasons. During recent years the coldest temperature recorded was -36’ on December 12, 1990 and the warmest recorded was 95’ on June 25, 1988. Snowfall ranges from 88 to 400 inches per year depending on location. Annual rain precipitation averages 15.2 inches.
Teton Village, Wyoming
Located a scenic 12 miles northwest of Jackson are Teton Village and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the largest and most popular ski area in Wyoming. With more than 4,000 vertical feet of varied terrain, the resort draws expert and beginner skiers and snowboarders alike from around the world. With more than 2,500 acres of terrain spread over two adjacent mountains, the resort boasts runs that exceed four miles and offers 24 miles of groomed trails.
Situated at the base of the mountain is the Swiss-style Teton Village, better known as “The Village”. Everything one needs is crowded together here: lodges, condominiums, espresso stands, restaurants, ski bars, gift shops, rentals, and even a travel agency.
Teton Valley, Idaho
Teton Valley has a population of approximately 7,500 full time residents, and includes the Idaho towns of Driggs, Victor, Tetonia and Felt, as well as Alta, Wyoming. Residents include long-time locals and a newer base of residents who have relocated from all over the country to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that Teton Valley offers.
In recent years, Teton Valley’s city of Victor has been referred to as a bedroom community for Jackson, Wyoming. Victor sits at the southern end of Teton Valley, just across Teton Pass from Jackson Hole. The town, with a population of approximately 1,100 is experiencing the fastest growth rate in Teton Valley.
Driggs is Teton Valley’s largest city, with a population of approximately 1,800. Driggs is currently undergoing extensive modernization with the addition of major retail outlets, and the development of tourism-friendly enterprises.
Alta, Wyoming is a small town located near the base of Grand Targhee Ski Resort. Grand Targhee is a short, 20-minute drive from downtown Driggs and has more than 2,000 acres and 2,000 vertical-feet of lift-served terrain, with another 1,000 acres of terrain reserved for snow cat skiing.
Teton Valley, Idaho offers a wide variety of outdoor activities in both winter and summer. These include world class powder skiing, snow-mobiling, horseback riding, fly fishing, golf, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, hunting and much, much, more.
Star Valley, Wyoming
West of the Wyoming Range, the mountains seem to slightly fade as they dip into a broad, fertile farming valley that stretches across the Idaho border. This is Star Valley-which reaches 10 miles across and 40 miles north to south. Spacious old ranches alternate with more modern ranch-style homes. Star Valley is located 30 miles south of Jackson Hole. It is a beautiful valley dotted with farms and a mountainous topography tucked between the Salt River Range in western Wyoming and the Webster Range of eastern Idaho. Altitudes range from 5,600 feet to 7,000 feet with the mountains rearing to over 10,000 . Three national forests surround Star Valley, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Caribou National Forest, and the Targhee National. Three major Wyoming rivers, the Salt River, the Greys River and the Snake River meet at Alpine Junction to form the Palisades Reservoir which along with many streams and small mountain lakes provides ample fishing for Cutthroat trout, German Browns, Brookies, Rainbows and Mackinaw. The reseroir also provides boating, water skiing and jet skiing, while the Snake River has white water rafting and kayaking. Big game include Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, Bear and the Mountain Lion. Geese, Ducks, Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans, Osprey and Grouse also enjoy the valley.
Alpine, Afton, Thayne and Star Valley Ranch are the only incorporated towns in the Valley. Other communities include Etna, Freedom, Grover, Smoot, Fairview, Osmond, Auburn, Bedford and Turnerville.
Over the years, as people have discovered the area, the economy has taken a shift from predominantly ag-based endeavors to tourism and to businesses and services that have developed to serve the increasing population. Though not as well known as Jackson Hole and the National Parks up the road, Star Valley has become a destination for outdoor enthusiasts who can enjoy a variety of pastimes through the changing seasons.