In Jefferson, Kentucky, the median home price is $268,324, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $69,866; the population is 783,022; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 750.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
783,022
Median Household Income
$69,866
Typical Home Value
$268,324
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
750.6
Avg Commute Time
22.2
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 783,022. The median home value is $268,324, 13% above the Kentucky median. Median household income is $69,866 (10% above the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Southeast Jefferson, Central Jefferson, and Louisville East.
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
14 towns, by population.
- Southeast Jefferson122,945 pop.
- Central Jefferson98,204 pop.
- Louisville East90,107 pop.
- East Jefferson77,343 pop.
- Louisville South73,409 pop.
- Louisville West54,554 pop.
- Northeast Jefferson53,786 pop.
- North Dixie48,738 pop.
- Pond Creek46,499 pop.
- South Jefferson39,547 pop.
- Louisville Central33,006 pop.
- South Dixie25,858 pop.
- Floyds Fork17,187 pop.
- Louisville Airport1,839 pop.
County rankings in Kentucky
Every county in Kentucky, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Kentucky
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Kentucky
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Kentucky by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Kentucky
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Kentucky
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Kentucky
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Kentucky
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Kentucky
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Kentucky
- 10Best school ratingsKentucky School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Kentucky
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Kentucky
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Kentucky
Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 783,022 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $268,324. 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 $69,866 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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