Living in Jefferson City, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson City · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson City has 533 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $125,682 (73% higher than the Montana median).
Jefferson City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson City at a glance
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 55.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $125,682State: $72,509
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jefferson City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Montana median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Jefferson City median household income
The median household income in Jefferson City is $125,682 and the income per person is $41,109. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Jefferson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 204
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.61
Jefferson City demographics
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 204
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson City ›
Education in Jefferson City
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 95.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Jefferson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 533 | $125,682 | — | — |
| Clancy | 1,874 | $125,000 | $469,300 | $978 |
| Boulder | 1,284 | $72,500 | $212,300 | $928 |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| Unionville | 412 | $84,750 | $485,500 | — |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
| Basin | 352 | $46,597 | $227,700 | — |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson City, MT?
The median household income in Jefferson City is $125,682, 73% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Jefferson City, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Montana median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Jefferson City?
The median age in Jefferson City is 55.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Jefferson City?
The average commute to work in Jefferson City is 27 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson City?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson City?
25.5% 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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