Jefferson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
9,984
Population
3,684/sq mi density
$56,875
Median Income
$39,444 per capita
$238,000
Home Value
$258,115 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $1,104/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$238,000
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,102
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$238,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$258,115
Redfin Median Sale
$250,000
Median Sale Price
$250,000
Median List Price
$315,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.8%
Owner-Occupied
42.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$964/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,331/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,701/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,996/mo
Census median rent:
$1,104/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,500/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$250,000
Median Days on Market
40 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
18.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Active Inventory
61
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $238,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,115 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $250,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $315,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $192 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,104 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,500 |
| FMR Studio | $964 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,331 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,701 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,996 |
Market
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 61 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $192 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,102 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 32.8% |