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Jefferson, MD
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Jefferson, MD
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 $145,664 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,788. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% 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 $562,676. 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.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,309/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.