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Old Jefferson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Old Jefferson, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Old Jefferson a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Old Jefferson reports 809 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,748/100K.
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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.