Living in Jefferson, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 20,587 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $119,836 (16% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $428,200, the median rent is $1,480/month.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 20,587
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $119,836State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $428,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,480/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
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 $428,200, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,480 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,629 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $119,836 and the income per person is $58,098. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,674
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.46
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 20,587
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 8,340
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
44.5% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 20,587 | $119,836 | $428,200 | $1,480 |
| Oak Ridge | 10,954 | $121,875 | $436,100 | $1,372 |
| Lake Telemark | 1,506 | $110,042 | $464,100 | — |
| Hibernia | 115 | $121,205 | $451,800 | — |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,259 | $117,625 | $424,200 | $1,686 |
| Sparta | 20,077 | $167,963 | $484,200 | $1,864 |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,842 | $149,324 | $470,800 | $2,686 |
| Mount Hope | 3,120 | $86,607 | $398,000 | $1,585 |
| Ogdensburg | 2,160 | $105,551 | $324,500 | $1,445 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, NJ?
The median household income in Jefferson is $119,836, 16% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $428,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,480 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Jefferson, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 46.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 37 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
44.5% 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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