Jefferson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County
Jefferson, GA
At a Glance
How Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $96,761 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,129. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $346,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,411. Median rent is $906/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 481/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.