Living in Jefferson City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson City · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson City has 42,488 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $66,371 (6% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $218,700, the median rent is $802/month.
Jefferson City at a glance
- Population
- 42,488
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,371State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $218,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $802/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Jefferson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jefferson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson City the median home value is $218,700, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $802 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,380 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson City median household income
The median household income in Jefferson City is $66,371 and the income per person is $37,220. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Jefferson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,354
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.19
Jefferson City demographics
- Population
- 42,488
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 17,529
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson City ›
Education in Jefferson City
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Jefferson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 42,488 | $66,371 | $218,700 | $802 |
| Wardsville | 1,579 | $121,222 | $329,500 | $885 |
| Holts Summit | 4,609 | $85,064 | $191,900 | $1,122 |
| Taos | 1,242 | $98,854 | $270,500 | $419 |
| St. Martins | 1,228 | $89,250 | $242,400 | $796 |
| Lohman | 243 | $89,167 | $218,800 | $745 |
| New Bloomfield | 876 | $76,146 | $148,800 | $972 |
| Hartsburg | 109 | $46,250 | $168,800 | $671 |
| Tebbetts | 386 | $76,089 | $213,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson City, MO?
The median household income in Jefferson City is $66,371, 6% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jefferson City?
The median home value in Jefferson City is $218,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Jefferson City?
The median gross rent in Jefferson City is $802 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Jefferson City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Jefferson City?
The median age in Jefferson City is 38.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Jefferson City?
The average commute to work in Jefferson City is 16 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson City?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson City is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson City?
38.7% of adults in Jefferson City 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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