Living in Jefferson, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 1,013 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $67,188 (32% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $296,700, the median rent is $867/month.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 1,013
- Median age
- 58State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $67,188State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $296,700State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $296,700, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $67,188 and the income per person is $48,178. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 756
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.96
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jefferson has many vacation and second homes.
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 1,013
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 518
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1,013 | $67,188 | $296,700 | $867 |
| Carroll | 659 | $64,821 | $261,500 | $1,078 |
| Whitefield | 2,516 | $63,125 | $240,400 | $1,077 |
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
| Randolph | 420 | $101,750 | $407,000 | $1,667 |
| Berlin | 9,383 | $45,180 | $131,000 | $815 |
| Dalton | 916 | $81,429 | $191,400 | $900 |
| Bethlehem | 2,537 | $85,029 | $288,300 | $1,174 |
| Northumberland | 1,815 | $40,268 | $120,100 | $1,018 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, NH?
The median household income in Jefferson is $67,188, 32% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $296,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $867 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Jefferson, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 58 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 35 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
28.4% 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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