Jefferson City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,472
Population
1,209/sq mi density
$53,819
Median Income
$25,882 per capita
$205,000
Home Value
$309,851 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,819 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $832/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$205,000
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
37% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,449
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$205,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$309,851
Redfin Median Sale
$309,000
Median Sale Price
$309,000
Median List Price
$324,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
41.0%
Owner-Occupied
59.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$881/mo
1 Bedroom
$887/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,135/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,444/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,827/mo
Census median rent:
$832/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$309,000
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
23.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Active Inventory
42
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
41.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $205,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,851 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $309,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $309,000 |
| Median List Price | $324,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $216 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| FMR Studio | $881 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $887 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,135 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,444 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,827 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.8% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 42 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $216 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 41.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,449 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |