Living in Jefferson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 9,703 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $57,235 (6% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $247,700, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 9,703
- Median age
- 45.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $57,235State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $247,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $247,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,672 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $57,235 and the income per person is $41,624. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,128
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.84
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 9,703
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 5,124
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, LA?
The median household income in Jefferson is $57,235, 6% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $247,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,097 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Jefferson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 45.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 20 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
35.7% of adults in 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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