- I explored Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a luxury real-estate hot spot near Grand Teton National Park.
- Jackson Hole is known for its wealth disparity.
- I noticed several signs of extreme wealth and luxury, from the airport to the members-only clubs.
I spent three days exploring some of the most coveted real estate in the US in a 60-mile-long valley on the edge of Grand Teton National Park.
I was reporting from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, one of the most unequal places in America. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the top 1% of residents earn 132 times more than the bottom 99%.
The area comprises the town of Jackson and surrounding suburbs like Wilson, Teton Village, and others.
The Daily Mail recently dubbed Jackson Hole the “new Aspen,” as celebrities and billionaires, from Kanye West and the Kardashians to Sandra Bullock and Harrison Ford, have transformed the Wyoming ski town into a vacation home hub.
During my trip, I spotted several signs of extreme wealth and luxury in the Aspen of Wyoming.
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