Teton
7.6
High score (8-10)
Teton County has the highest median household income of any county in the United States — not because the locals are wealthy but because billionaires' ski-in properties and second homes share a county with the hospitality and ski resort workforce that serves them. The seasonal economy pulls in young workers from across the country and internationally, making the social scene in Jackson Town Square significantly more transient and open than anything else in Wyoming. The bar and restaurant scene actually functions by any standard, not just by Wyoming standards. The cost of living is staggering — a room share runs what you'd pay in San Francisco — so you need either money or a seasonal job to be based here, but if you have either, this is the only county in the state where the social infrastructure supports what you're looking for.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Jackson is Wyoming's resort economy and the social scene here operates on a completely different axis from the rest of the state — seasonal workers from everywhere, wealthy visitors, international tourists, and a hospitality industry that creates natural social mixing. Teton County is the wealthiest county in the US by median income, which means the economic baseline of even service workers is higher than most Wyoming towns. The downside is cost: housing is brutally expensive and the transient worker population means relationships are inherently seasonal. Worth it for the right situation.
Lower score (below 6)
Jackson's cost of living has priced out most of the workforce that made it an interesting social environment — room shares run $2,000-plus per month, and the affordable housing crisis means seasonal workers increasingly commute from Idaho or live in vans. The wealth gap between the resort-visiting billionaire class and the hospitality workforce is extreme and doesn't make for relaxed social dynamics. The social scene is real compared to Wyoming overall, but the logistical cost of being based here is high enough to undermine the advantages for most outsiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Teton, Wyoming?
$26k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Teton, Wyoming?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Teton, Wyoming?
16% men have degree
What's the average male height in Teton, Wyoming?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Teton, Wyoming?
Local women avg 29.1