In Jefferson, Nebraska, the median home price is $140,541; median household income is $59,044; the population is 7,161; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 780.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
7,161
Median Household Income
$59,044
Typical Home Value
$140,541
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
780.0
Avg Commute Time
16.5
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 7,161. The median home value is $140,541, 49% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $59,044 (23% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Fairbury, Plymouth, and Pleasant.
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
17 towns, by population.
Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 7,161 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $140,541. 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 $59,044 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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