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Jefferson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,852
Population
878/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$21,674 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$350,804 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
804 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$186,300
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
860
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$186,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$350,804
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.2%
Owner-Occupied
49.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$688/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $186,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,804 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 860 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |