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Jefferson City, Tennessee real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Jefferson City, TN (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $205,000, county listing prices up about 4.9% over the past year.
Jefferson City, TN is in Jefferson County, Tennessee — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,472, with a median household income of $53,819. Census data puts Jefferson City's median home value at $205,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $576,950, up about 4.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Jefferson City market snapshot
Population
8,472
Median Household Income
$53,819
Median Home Value (city)
$205,000
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$576,950
Median Gross Rent
$832/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.9%
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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 $205,000. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $576,950. 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
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.05% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Jefferson City has an estimated population of 8,472 and a median household income of $53,819, 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 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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 City FAQ
What are home values like in Jefferson City, TN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Jefferson City's median home value at $205,000. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $576,950, up about 4.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Jefferson City, TN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Jefferson City's population at approximately 8,472.
What's the median rent in Jefferson City, TN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Jefferson City at approximately $832 per month.
What is the median household income in Jefferson City, TN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Jefferson City at approximately $53,819.
Is the Jefferson City housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.05% annual change in 2025.
Is Jefferson City, TN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Jefferson City's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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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