Living in Jefferson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 177 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median home value is $166,700.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 32.9State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $166,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
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 $166,700, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 37.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
37.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jefferson has many vacation and second homes.
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
28% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 40.5%
- Drive alone
- 56%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 177 | — | $166,700 | — |
| Stamford | 1,053 | $43,716 | $178,600 | $824 |
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | $145,700 | — |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
| Bloomville | 289 | $87,917 | $187,500 | — |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
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What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $166,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Jefferson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 32.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 39 minutes; 40.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
28% 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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