Living in West Jefferson, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
West Jefferson has 581 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $41,406 (35% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $156,200, the median rent is $750/month.
West Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $41,406State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $156,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Jefferson the median home value is $156,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,289 a month in housing costs.
West Jefferson median household income
The median household income in West Jefferson is $41,406 and the income per person is $26,200. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in West Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Jefferson ›
Education in West Jefferson
8.6% of adults 25 and older in West Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
West Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | 581 | $41,406 | $156,200 | $750 |
| Dora | 2,668 | $61,892 | $155,100 | $761 |
| Sumiton | 2,459 | $65,568 | $180,700 | $850 |
| Graysville | 2,509 | $70,208 | $116,900 | $1,120 |
| Adamsville | 4,266 | $62,500 | $145,700 | $1,347 |
| Cardiff | 125 | $11,533 | $80,000 | $326 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Brookside | 1,603 | $59,271 | $107,400 | $1,098 |
| Mulga | 602 | $41,146 | $63,100 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in West Jefferson, AL?
The median household income in West Jefferson is $41,406, 35% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Jefferson?
The median home value in West Jefferson is $156,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in West Jefferson?
The median gross rent in West Jefferson is $750 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is West Jefferson, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in West Jefferson?
The median age in West Jefferson is 39.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in West Jefferson?
The average commute to work in West Jefferson is 28 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in West Jefferson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Jefferson?
8.6% of adults in West Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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