In Jefferson, Florida, the median home price is $308,576, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $61,212; the population is 15,091; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 303.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
15,091
Median Household Income
$61,212
Typical Home Value
$308,576
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
303.9
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 15,091. The median home value is $308,576, 21% below the Florida median. Median household income is $61,212 (18% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Monticello and Wacissa.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jefferson
2 towns, by population.
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Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 15,091 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $308,576. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jefferson?
- Median household income in Jefferson is $61,212 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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