Living in Jefferson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 534 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $39,861 (33% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $73,800, the median rent is $636/month.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 534
- Median age
- 28.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $39,861State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $73,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 54.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $73,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $829 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $39,861 and the income per person is $16,587. 54.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 243
- Owner-occupied
- 38.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.7%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.37
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 534
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
1.7% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 534 | $39,861 | $73,800 | $636 |
| Institute | 521 | $42,315 | — | $1,000 |
| West Dunbar | 425 | $27,500 | $84,700 | $784 |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
| Dunbar | 7,254 | $58,379 | $119,600 | $935 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | $63,537 | $153,800 | $949 |
| South Charleston | 13,457 | $63,884 | $155,400 | $844 |
| Tornado | 1,114 | $83,000 | $174,800 | — |
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Jefferson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Jefferson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Jefferson, WV?
The median household income in Jefferson is $39,861, 33% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $73,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $636 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Jefferson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 54.7%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 28.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 25 minutes; 4.3% 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?
1.7% 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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