At a Glance
Median Income
$145,664
$61,788 per capita
Home Value
$479,400
Zillow: $566,220
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $145,664 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,788. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $479,400 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $566,220. Median rent is $1,347/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
40.0% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,891
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,664
Per Capita$61,788
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$479,400
Rent$1,347
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$566,220
Housing Units967
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1992.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.