At a Glance
Median Income
$85,466
$57,224 per capita
Home Value
$235,900
Zillow: $332,708
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
11.6% smoking rate
How Old Jefferson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Jefferson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Jefferson residents earn a median household income of $85,466 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,224. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Jefferson is $235,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,708. Median rent is $1,174/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
56.4% of adults in Old Jefferson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Jefferson has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population7,790
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,213/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,466
Per Capita$57,224
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,900
Rent$1,174
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$332,708
Housing Units3,773
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation28 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Jefferson was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.