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Jefferson City, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Jefferson City, MO (Cole County) — Census median home value $208,000, county listing prices down about 5.0% over the past year. Market data for Jefferson City houses and the broader area.
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Jefferson City, MO is in Cole County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Jefferson City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 42,565, with a median household income of $67,205. Census data puts Jefferson City houses at a median value of $208,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Cole County's current median listing price runs $343,675, down about 5.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Jefferson City housing market
Jefferson City is in Cole County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Jefferson City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$208,000
Population (Census ACS)
42,565
Median household income
$67,205
County price trend (2025)
6.62% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Jefferson City market snapshot
Population
42,565
County
Cole County
Median Household Income
$67,205
Median Home Value (city)
$208,000
Median Listing Price (Cole County)
$343,675
Median Gross Rent
$766/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jefferson City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $208,000. Separately, Cole County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $343,675. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cole County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.62% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Jefferson City has an estimated population of 42,565 and a median household income of $67,205, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Jefferson City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Cole County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Jefferson City.
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Nearby communities include Holts Summit, New Bloomfield, Tebbetts, Mokane, Fulton, Kingdom City, Auxvasse.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wardsville (~5.2 mi), Taos (~6.5 mi), St. Martins (~8.9 mi), Lohman (~10.4 mi), Hartsburg (~11.4 mi), Westphalia (~12.9 mi), Centertown (~13.1 mi), St. Thomas (~14.0 mi), Russellville (~14.8 mi), Ashland (~17.3 mi), Meta (~17.6 mi), Linn (~18.9 mi), Eugene (~19.0 mi), Pierpont (~21.7 mi), Freeburg (~22.1 mi), Chamois (~22.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Jefferson City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
42,565
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$208,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$67,205
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$766
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.5%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$343,675
Census place type
city
County
Callaway County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
36.06 sq mi
Census GEOID
2937000
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Jefferson City
Schools
JEFFERSON CITY — 18 schools, 8,683 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cole addresses may be served by JEFFERSON CITY, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Jefferson City FAQ
What are houses worth in Jefferson City, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Jefferson City at $208,000. Cole County's current median listing price runs $343,675, down about 5.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Jefferson City, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Jefferson City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $208,000. Active listing prices in Cole County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Jefferson City, MO?
Jefferson City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cole County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Jefferson City, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jefferson City's population at approximately 42,565.
What's the median rent in Jefferson City, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Jefferson City at approximately $766 per month.
What is the median household income in Jefferson City, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Jefferson City at approximately $67,205.
Is the Jefferson City housing market growing?
Cole County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.62% annual change in 2025.
Is Jefferson City, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Jefferson City's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Jefferson City, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest JEFFERSON CITY for many Jefferson City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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