September was a milestone month for Jackson Hole Airport, with 67,452 enplanements—a 21.2% increase over September 2024 and the busiest September in the airport’s history, even surpassing last year’s mid-summer numbers. For the fiscal year ending September 2025, the airport saw 574,456 passengers, up 10.7%, marking its highest annual total ever.
Source: Jackson Hole Airport
Meanwhile, Grand Teton National Park’s September visitation data remains unavailable due to the federal government shutdown, and October numbers may face the same fate. The most recent figures, from August, show 735,593 recreational visits, a 2.6% increase from August 2024 and the park’s busiest August on record, edging past August 2017.
For the fiscal year ending August 2025, 3,730,599 visitors entered the park—4.8% more than the previous year. While visitation hasn’t returned to the pandemic surge levels, the upward trend is unmistakable.
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What this means for our local real estate market:
-Our busy season in Jackson Hole is extending beyond the summer into September creating steady demand, particularly for short term rentals and vacation homes.
-Strong tourism numbers are often a leading indicator of real estate interest heading into winter, Jackson Hole’s next major season for second-home shoppers.
-More visitors today mean more buyers tomorrow, with strong early-stage interest entering the market.
