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West Jefferson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
527
Population
282/sq mi density
$36,667
Median Income
$24,640 per capita
$136,400
Home Value
$149,674 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,060
Violent Crime/100K
5,701 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$136,400 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$136,400
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
279
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$136,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$149,674
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.3%
Owner-Occupied
7.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$694/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $136,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,674 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $694 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 279 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |