Wyoming, is one of eight states without state income taxes, also no tax on interest and dividends. This offers a huge financial advantage to residents, because of the tax friendly environment real estate is becoming a valuable commodity.

Stating at the Northwest corner of the state, the Rocky Mountains wind their way through Wyoming into Colorado. Two national parks both located in the western portion of the state provide both incredible scenery and is a haven for wildlife viewing. Grand Teton National Park. encompasses the world famous Teton Range and is just 5 miles from Jackson Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park resides in the entire Northwest corner of the state and has the distinction of being the first national park in the country. Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs are world famous, as is the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Wyoming is known for its big game animals in fact Wyoming has the largest elk and antelope herd in the nation. The rivers, streams and lakes provide many anglers with wonderful fishing experiences.

Teton County Wyoming borders national forest on all side and more than 97 percent of the county’s 2.7 million acres are permanently preserved by national park, national forest, the Bureau of Land Management and other varieties of public land. That leaves just 3 percent of the land in the Jackson Hole valley in private hands, and of that, about two-thirds is either already developed or preserved through conservation easements.

Property Values in Jackson Hole

These clear constraints on future development distinguish Jackson Hole from most other places in America. From a simple supply-demand perspective, they suggest that property in Jackson Hole has a better chance of retaining or increasing its value than property in much of the rest of the United States.

Financial Advantage

As one of only eight states without either an income tax or tax on interest and dividends, Wyoming offers a clear financial advantage to its residents, too. In addition, Wyoming has no gift tax, and while it has an inheritance tax, it is what is commonly known as a “pick-up” tax, being that amount which is equal to the credit against the federal estate tax, so no additional death tax is due.

Now is a great time to purchase property in Wyoming, prices have decreased and there are some really excellent buys on both properties and homes. So come visit our wonderful state.