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Jefferson, Oregon real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Jefferson, OR (Marion County) — Census median home value $333,000, county listing prices down about 5.6% over the past year.
Jefferson, OR is in Marion County, Oregon — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,316, with a median household income of $90,391. Census data puts Jefferson's median home value at $333,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Marion County's current median listing price runs $519,125, down about 5.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Jefferson market snapshot
Population
3,316
Median Household Income
$90,391
Median Home Value (city)
$333,000
Median Listing Price (Marion County)
$519,125
Median Gross Rent
$1,232/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.6%
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What makes Jefferson different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jefferson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $333,000. Separately, Marion County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $519,125. 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
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.59% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Jefferson has an estimated population of 3,316 and a median household income of $90,391, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Jefferson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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Jefferson FAQ
What are home values like in Jefferson, OR?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Jefferson's median home value at $333,000. Marion County's current median listing price runs $519,125, down about 5.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Jefferson, OR?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jefferson's population at approximately 3,316.
What's the median rent in Jefferson, OR?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Jefferson at approximately $1,232 per month.
What is the median household income in Jefferson, OR?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Jefferson at approximately $90,391.
Is the Jefferson housing market growing?
Marion County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.59% annual change in 2025.
Is Jefferson, OR affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Jefferson's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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.
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