Easy access to outdoor recreation in Victor
Between the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and the Teton Mountain Range, Victor is a small, rural town with easy access to all the outdoor recreation that Teton Valley has to offer. Popular ski-resorts, scenic hiking trails and expansive national parks are all within a 45-minute drive. “You’re almost equal distance from Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee for winter sports,” says Mandy Rockefeller, a local associate broker with Teton Valley Realty. “Easy access to the mountains and other recreation areas is the main draw for homebuyers I work with. Especially since more people have been working remotely in recent years. Folks can work from home and then head straight to the trails after work.”
A growing housing market in the Teton Valley
With a population that has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, Victor has an increasingly modern housing market. Near the center of town, mid-to-late 1900s bungalows, cabins and ranch-style homes line the streets, while most of the surrounding residential pockets are comprised of 21st-century builds. The area’s homes sit on spacious lots of a half-acre or more, with some reaching over 5 acres. The community’s newer developments often feature fenced-in back lots and attached garages. Modest single-story homes can go for $440,000 to $745,000, while larger builds with modern updates and spacious lots range from $750,000 to $2 million. Luxury, single-family homes in the high-end Teton Springs and Teton Reserve golf course communities range from $1.3 million to $5 million. Victor has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Mountainside recreation from skiing to camping
Less than a 30-mile drive from Victor, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in the country, with panoramic views of the Teton Range and over 100 runs, from green to double black diamond. In the warmer months, the area is a sought-after destination for rock climbers and mountain bikers. West of Victor, the 3-million-acre Caribou-Targhee National Forest has miles of hiking trails and dozens of campgrounds that draw in backpackers, day-hikers and horseback riders alike. There are also a number of outdoor recreation offerings available within town. “The Centennial Trail is a new addition in Victor and is a more accessible option,” says Rockefeller. The two-mile paved trail is handicap accessible and spans from Moose Creek to the Trail Creek Campground. Sherman Park has a playground, a dog park, sports facilities and a bike park.
CTE courses at Teton High School
Kindergarten through third-grade students can attend Victor Elementary School, which earns a B overall grade from Niche, while Rendezvous Upper Elementary receives a C-plus. Teton Middle School has a B-minus and offers a dual language immersion program, while the C-plus-rated Teton High School partners with the College of Southern Idaho for its dual enrollment courses. High schoolers also have a wide variety of career and technical education courses to choose from, including travel and tourism, greenhouse management and manufacturing technology.
Locally owned businesses on Main Street
The town has a handful of small businesses along Main Street like Victor Emporium, which sells hand-scooped ice cream, huckleberry shakes, souvenirs and outdoor gear. Next door, the one-screen Pierre's Theater has been screening films and hosting local theater for over 70 years. “Butter Cafe is a great spot for breakfast,” Rockefeller says. Big Hole BBQ is a local staple serving slow-smoked meats from beef brisket to pulled pork. Knotty Pine Supper Club is a log cabin-turned-bar and restaurant serving steak, seafood and barbecue with outdoor seating and regular live music. Victor Valley Market & Cafe has a small selection of groceries and prepared foods. Shoppers can drive around 8 miles north to Broulim’s Fresh Foods for a larger selection.
City Park events
Every Fourth of July weekend, locals flock to City Park for Art in the Park, where vendors come from across Idaho and Wyoming to sell their hand-crafted goods from pottery to wood carvings. Also in City Park, Music on Main is a concert series held on Thursday evenings from June to August complete with food vendors.
Take Highway 33 to nearby communities
Idaho state Highway 33 can take drivers around 10 miles north to Driggs or roughly 25 miles southeast to Jackson, Wyoming. The nearest airport is around 65 miles west in Idaho Falls.
Written By
Jillian Pillow
