At a Glance
Median Income
$77,095
$44,475 per capita
Home Value
$222,100
Zillow: $330,261
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
1,604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $77,095 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,475. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,261. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,604/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,722
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,095
Per Capita$44,475
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,100
Rent$1,041
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$330,261
Housing Units3,513
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property1,604/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary112/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation798 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jefferson was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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