Living in Jefferson, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 7,732 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $79,006 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $225,600, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 7,732
- Median age
- 42State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,006State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $225,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
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 $225,600, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $79,006 and the income per person is $46,658. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,542
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.24
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 7,732
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 3,312
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 7,732 | $79,006 | $225,600 | $1,071 |
| Johnson Creek | 3,362 | $100,685 | $314,200 | $1,231 |
| Fort Atkinson | 12,463 | $79,302 | $211,800 | $961 |
| Lake Mills | 6,470 | $91,027 | $317,100 | $1,209 |
| Rome | 620 | $92,083 | $326,200 | $1,047 |
| Hebron | 344 | $79,844 | $289,800 | $1,297 |
| Lake Ripley | 1,932 | $116,179 | $366,300 | $1,350 |
| Cambridge | 1,617 | $87,917 | $325,200 | $1,220 |
| Sullivan | 663 | $71,250 | $257,400 | $1,160 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, WI?
The median household income in Jefferson is $79,006, about the same as the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $225,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,071 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Jefferson, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 42 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 25 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
22.6% 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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