In Jefferson, Kansas, the median home price is $296,575, compared with the Kansas median of $264,689; median household income is $81,278; the population is 18,349; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 205.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
18,349
Median Household Income
$81,278
Typical Home Value
$296,575
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
205.2
Avg Commute Time
30.1
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 18,349. The median home value is $296,575, 12% above the Kansas median. Median household income is $81,278 (9% above the Kansas median). The most populated towns are Rock Creek, Delaware, and Oskaloosa.
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
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kansas
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Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 18,349 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $296,575. 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 $81,278 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in Kansas.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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