Living in Jefferson, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 3,301 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $102,159 (23% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $373,000, the median rent is $1,328/month.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 3,301
- Median age
- 31.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $102,159State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $373,000State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,328/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Oregon median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
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 $373,000, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month, which is 20.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $102,159 and the income per person is $35,408. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,007
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.41
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 3,301
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 967
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 3,301 | $102,159 | $373,000 | $1,328 |
| Millersburg | 3,366 | $124,867 | $567,200 | $1,489 |
| Marion | 154 | $63,859 | — | — |
| Crabtree | 602 | $120,513 | $380,100 | — |
| Albany | 56,839 | $78,114 | $389,200 | $1,372 |
| Scio | 930 | $99,886 | $404,800 | $1,375 |
| Turner | 2,792 | $101,979 | $529,500 | $1,380 |
| Adair Village | 1,233 | $99,125 | $448,400 | $1,836 |
| Aumsville | 4,230 | $90,987 | $296,400 | $1,786 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, OR?
The median household income in Jefferson is $102,159, 23% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $373,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,328 per month, about 20.1% of household income.
Is Jefferson, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Oregon median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 31.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 25 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
19.6% 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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