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Colter bay, WY

Colter bay, WY.

Population: 17,445 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colter bay, WY is $1.99M — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.65M after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,217/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.99M

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.99M
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+49.0%
10-year appreciation
+141.3%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$2.02M
House Price Index (state)
556.3 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$2.65M
Median list price
$2.00M
Median price per sqft
$1,722
1-year sale-price change
+129.4%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
132
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$5,217/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Colter Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Middle School, Summit Innovations School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
38.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
24.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
321
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,675
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grand Teton National Park (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Melody Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-88 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
9.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,641
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,680
Average weekly wage
$1,479
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
82

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Colter bayState medianUS median
Median home value$1.99M$351,714$289,727
Median sale price$2.65M$381,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$5,217/mo$1,390/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,641$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Colter bay, WY?
$1.99M.
What is the median sale price in Colter bay, WY?
$2.65M.
How long do homes take to sell in Colter bay, WY?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Colter bay, WY?
Typical rent: $5,217/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Colter bay, WY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Colter bay, WY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Colter bay, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colter bay, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colter bay, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colter bay, WY?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colter bay, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Colter bay, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Colter bay, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 96.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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