Living in Jeffersonville, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jeffersonville · Census data 2020–2024

Jeffersonville has 51,043 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $70,930 (about the same as the Indiana median), the median home value is $216,800, the median rent is $1,148/month.

Jeffersonville at a glance

Population
51,043
Median age
39.5State: 38.1
Median household income
$70,930State: $71,957
Median home value
$216,800State: $218,200
Median rent
$1,148/moState: $1,062
Homeowners
72%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
Average commute
20 min

Is Jeffersonville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Indiana median.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Jeffersonville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jeffersonville the median home value is $216,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,367 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Jeffersonville$216,800
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Jeffersonville$1,148
Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Jeffersonville median household income

The median household income in Jeffersonville is $70,930 and the income per person is $38,534. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Jeffersonville$70,930
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Jeffersonville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
23,901
Owner-occupied
72%
Renter-occupied
28%
Vacant
7.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.25

Jeffersonville demographics

Population
51,043
Median age
39.5
Under 18
20.9%
65 and older
17.5%
Households
22,196
Foreign-born
4.3%
Veterans
8.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Black12.5%
Asian1.9%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jeffersonville ›

Education in Jeffersonville

28.2% of adults 25 and older in Jeffersonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jeffersonville28.2%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jeffersonville

Unemployment rate
4%State: 4.3%
Average commute
20 minState: 24 min
Work from home
13.5%
Drive alone
74.6%
Public transit
0.2%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
91.9%

Jeffersonville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jeffersonville51,043$70,930$216,800$1,148
Utica1,028$84,886$241,300$1,375
Glenview557$250,001$1,146,900—
Indian Hills2,897$192,000$699,200$2,250
Clarksville22,016$60,467$179,700$1,110
Riverwood527$226,250$671,200—
Glenview Hills342$158,125$609,400—
Mockingbird Valley138$250,001$1,178,600—
Glenview Manor170$211,250$625,000—

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Living in Jeffersonville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jeffersonville, IN?

The median household income in Jeffersonville is $70,930, about the same as the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Jeffersonville?

The median home value in Jeffersonville is $216,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

How much is rent in Jeffersonville?

The median gross rent in Jeffersonville is $1,148 per month, about 27.3% of household income.

Is Jeffersonville, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Indiana median.

What is the median age in Jeffersonville?

The median age in Jeffersonville is 39.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Jeffersonville?

The average commute to work in Jeffersonville is 20 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jeffersonville?

The unemployment rate in Jeffersonville is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jeffersonville?

28.2% of adults in Jeffersonville 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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