Jackson Hole: A Tale of Income Inequality and the Vanishing Affordable Housing

Americas Now

 

Jackson Hole, located in the American state of Wyoming, boasts luxurious ski resorts and breathtaking scenery. It is also home to some of the wealthiest citizens in the country. However, the area has faced a significant issue of skyrocketing rents over the last decade, making affordable housing almost nonexistent. This has led to one of the highest rates of income inequality in America. In this context, Mike Kirsch explains why the situation in Jackson Hole is a cause for concern.