Living in Jefferson, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 737 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $40,625 (41% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $154,400, the median rent is $314/month.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 34.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $154,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $314/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $154,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $314 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $40,625 and the income per person is $28,361. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 341
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.42
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 737 | $40,625 | $154,400 | $314 |
| Pageland | 2,489 | $42,679 | $186,600 | $698 |
| Mount Croghan | 170 | $68,594 | $116,700 | $760 |
| Tradesville | 174 | $59,625 | $172,500 | — |
| Ruby | 244 | $75,313 | $114,400 | $763 |
| Kershaw | 2,259 | $68,693 | $168,200 | $750 |
| McBee | 818 | $63,125 | $89,300 | $746 |
| Buford | 346 | $81,583 | $210,700 | — |
| Bethune | 438 | $44,000 | $106,800 | $1,591 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, SC?
The median household income in Jefferson is $40,625, 41% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $154,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $314 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Jefferson, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 34.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 28 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
13.1% 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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