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Jefferson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
653
Population
1,979/sq mi density
$76,900
Home Value
$119,684 Zillow
$621
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
421
Violent Crime/100K
3,981 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,900
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
31.5%
52% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
314
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$119,684
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
31.5%
Owner-Occupied
68.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$947/mo
1 Bedroom
$953/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,251/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,740/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,099/mo
Census median rent:
$621/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
31.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $119,684 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $621 |
| FMR Studio | $947 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $953 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,251 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,740 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,099 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 31.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 31.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 314 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |