The median home value in Jefferson City, TN is $236,600. This is lower than the county median home value of $254,900. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Jefferson City, TN is $236,600. Approximately 39.51% of Jefferson City homes are owned, compared to 45.21% rented, while 15.28% are vacant. Jefferson City real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Jefferson City real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Jefferson City has a population of approximately 8,173 and experiences a population change rate of 5.32%. The population density is 1,239.8 / sq mi.
The median household income for Jefferson City is $46,056, with 2,839 households and an average household size of 2.48.
The cost of living index in Jefferson City is 92.1%.
The median value of a home in Jefferson City is $236,600 with an appreciation rate of 24.9%. 39.5% of housing in the city is owned while 45.2% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson City is 2.70%, and recent job growth is at 0.44%. Future job growth is projected at 35.55%.
The sales tax rate in Jefferson City is 9.75%, while the income tax rate is 0.00%.
School expenditures in Jefferson City are $9,593, and the school ratio is 15.9:1.
The average high temperature in July is 86.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45 inches per year, with 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
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High School Graduates | 84.82 | 86.38 |
College Degree - 2 year | 5.55 | 8.52 |
College Degree - 4 year | 26.7 | 19.24 |
Graduate Degree | 5.64 | 4.54 |
Expenditures per Student | $9,593 | $9,593 |
Students per Teacher | 15.90 | 15.90 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Dandridge Elementary School | PK - 05 | 533 | 16.1 | 37725 |
Dandridge Head Start | PK - PK | 20 | null | 37760 |
Jefferson Elementary School | PK - 05 | 542 | 15.1 | 37760 |
Joppa Elementary School | PK - 06 | 530 | 15.3 | 37861 |
Mount Horeb Elementary School | PK - 05 | 647 | 16.6 | 37760 |
New Market Elementary School | PK - 05 | 363 | 14.5 | 37820 |
Piedmont Elementary School | PK - 05 | 410 | 15.8 | 37725 |
Rutledge Elementary School | 02 - 06 | 399 | 13.8 | 37861 |
Rutledge Primary School | PK - 01 | 197 | 14.1 | 37861 |
Talbott Elementary School | PK - 05 | 223 | 12.4 | 37877 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jefferson Middle School | 06 - 08 | 604 | 15.5 | 37760 |
Maury Middle School | 06 - 08 | 582 | 16.2 | 37725 |
Rutledge Middle School | 07 - 08 | 479 | 20 | 37861 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Grainger Academy | 09 - 12 | 11 | 5.5 | 37861 |
Grainger High School | 09 - 12 | 906 | 19.4 | 37861 |
Jefferson County High School | 09 - 12 | 2200 | 17.1 | 37725 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|---|
* Grainger County Adult High | 09 - 12 | 7 | 7 | 37861 |
* Jefferson County Adult High School | 11 - 12 | 0 | 0 | 37760 |